10-13-2015 City Council Regular Meeting Packet
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Council Session Packet
City Council:
Linna Dee Donaldson
Michelle Fitzke
Chuck Haase
Julie Hehnke
Jeremy Jones
Vaughn Minton
Mitchell Nickerson
Mike Paulick
Roger Steele
Mark Stelk
Mayor:
Jeremy L. Jensen
City Administrator:
Marlan Ferguson
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
7:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East 1st Street
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City of Grand Island Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Call to Order
This is an open meeting of the Grand Island City Council. The City of Grand Island abides by the Open
Meetings Act in conducting business. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is displayed in the back of this room
as required by state law.
The City Council may vote to go into Closed Session on any agenda item as allowed by state law.
Invocation - Pastor Todd Bowen, Grace Covenant Church, 418 West 12th
Street
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for
Future Agenda Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively
without Council action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study
session, notification of the date will be given.
B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve
time to speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will
be speaking.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Council Session
Item C-1
Proclamation “International Alpha Delta Kappa Month” October
2015
A great portion of the nation's working force are women in education. Alpha Delta Kappa is an
international honorary organization of women educators dedicated to educational excellence, altruism
and world understanding.
Mayor Jensen has proclaimed the month of October 2015 as "International Alpha Delta Kappa Month"
in the City of Grand Island. See attached Proclamation.
Staff Contact: Mayor Jeremy Jensen
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Council Session
Item D-1
#2015-BE-10 - Consideration of Determining Benefits for Water
Main District 466T - Airport Road
Council action will take place under Consent Agenda item G-13.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting:October 13, 2015
Subject: Water Main District 466T – Airport Road
Presenter(s):Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
Water Main District 466T installed a 16” diameter main along Airport Road from ¼ mile
east of Highway 281 to Sky Park Road. The district was a part of the Utilities
Department’s Master Plan and completes the backbone loop in the northeast part of the
water system.
Construction has been completed and complies with all aspects of the plans and
specifications.
Discussion
The total cost of installing the water main within the boundaries of District 466T was
$1,045,868.05. When customers desire to tap into the referenced water main, they are
required to pay a connection fee. The connection (tap) fee for properties within the
district is based on a value of $59.7679869 per front foot. However, the fees are not
collected until the user connects to (taps) the main within the district’s boundary and
receives municipal service.
Attached for reference are copies of:
Tabulation of connection fees for the properties within the district
The district’s boundary plat
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
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3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Council sit as a Board of Equalization and establish the
connection fees for the properties within the district.
Sample Motion
Move to sit as a Board of Equalization to establish the connection fees for the properties
within Water Main District 466T.
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Water Main District 466T Addresses- 8/11/2015Map IDConnection FeeFront Ft.ParcelProperty AddressDescriptionOwner NameOwner AddressOwner City StateZipA $78,828.001,318.9400187310 304 E Airport Road Part of the E1/2, SW1/4, Section 33-12-9 Bradley R. Petersen 1134 E. Capital Ave. Grand Island NE 68801B.1 $155,133.792,595.6400187388 3230 N St Paul Road Part of the S1/2, SE1/4, Section 33-12-9 Oscar Jr. & Rose Ann Bredthauer (North side of Airport Rd.) 3230 N. St. Paul Road Grand Island NE 68801B.2 $76,467.161,279.4400205394 3170 N St Paul Road Part of the N 11AC of E1/2, NE1/4, Section 4-11-9 Oscar Jr. & Rose Ann Bredthauer (South side of Airport Rd.) 3230 N. St. Paul Road Grand Island NE 68801B.3 $39,446.87660.0400356031 527 E Airport Road Part W1/2 of the NE1/4, Section 4-11-9 Oscar Jr. & Rose Ann Bredthauer (South side of Airport Rd.) 3230 N. St. Paul Road Grand Island NE 68801C $76,921.401,287.0400187450 1201 E Airport Road Part of the W1/2, SE1/4, Section 34-11-9 Arthur E. & Dixie L. Ostermeier- Trustees 3600 W. Whitecloud Road Grand Island NE 68803D $75,905.341,270.0400187442 1308 E Airport Road Part of the E1/2, SW1/4, Section 34-12-9 Alice R. Erion 1807 W. 1st Street Grand Island NE 68803E $19,490.34326.1400215810 1325 E. Airport Road Part of Lot 1, Wilson's Subdiviision Darling National, LLC, an Iowa Limited Liability Company 251 O'Connor Ridge Blvd. STE 300 Irving TX 75038 f/k/a National By-Products, Inc.F $89,143.951,491.5400475278 1203 E. Airport Road Lot 1, Garden Place Copart of Connecticut, Inc., a Connecticut corporation 14185 Dallas Parkway, STE 300 Dallas TX 75254G.1 $39,446.87660.0400205432 611 E Airport Road Part of the NW1/4, NW1/4, NE1/4, Section 4-11-9 Douglas R. & Tamara K. Petersen 1414 E. Capital Ave. Grand Island NE 68801G.2 $60,915.531,019.2400205564 379 E Airport Road Part E1/2, NW1/4 Section 4-11-9 Douglas R. & Tamara K. Petersen 1414 E. Capital Ave. Grand Island NE 68801H.1 $190,863.093,193.4400215799 1743 E Airport Road Part of Lot 1, Wilson's Sub., Petersen Farms, Inc. (South side of Airport Road- Lot 1, Wilson Sub.) 1420 E. Capital Ave. Grand Island NE 68801H.2 $9,849.76164.8400187493 1622 E Airport Road Part of W1/2,W1/2, SE1/4, Section 34-12-9 Petersen Farms, Inc. (North side of Airport Road) 1420 E. Capital Ave. Grand Island NE 68801H.3 $21,779.45364.4400187922 1648 E Airport Road Lot 2, Wichern Sub. Petersen Farms, Inc. (Lot 2 Wichern Sub.) 1420 E. Capital Ave. Grand Island NE 68801I $7,889.37132.0400187469 1510-1512 E. Airport Rd. Part of W1/2, W1/2, SE1/4, Section 34-11-9 Alice L. Bartlett, Trustee 4125 Hartford Dr. Grand Island NE 68803J $13,806.40231.0400295024 1546 E. Airport Road Lot 1, Mader Subdivision Melvin Brahatcek 4056 David Ave. Grand Island NE 68803K.1 $7,172.16120.0400187485 1640 E. Airport Road Part of E1/2, SW1/4, SE1/4 Sec. 34-12-9 Enos C. & Sandra F. Peterson 1640 E. Airport Road Grand Island NE 68803K.2 $6,694.01112.0400187477 1610 E Airport Road Lot 1, Peterson Sub. Enos C. & Sandra F. Peterson 1640 E. Airport Road Grand Island NE 68803K.3 $1,195.3620.0400475049 1610 E Airport Road Lot 2, Peterson Sub. Enos C. & Sandra F. Peterson 1640 E. Airport Road Grand Island NE 68803L $10,423.54174.4400187914 1740 E Airport Road Lot 1, Wichern Sub. Bethine Bonczynski 1740 E. Airport Road Grand Island NE 68801M $64,495.661,079.1400187523 -- Part SE1/4, Section 34-12-9 Central Nebraska Regional Airport 3743 Sky Park Road Grand Island NE 68802$1,045,868.0517,498.8Total Project Cost = $ 1,045,868.05Cost per FF = $ 59.7679869Grand IslandCouncil Session - 10/13/2015Page 9 / 175
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 9, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-BE-10
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, sitting as a Board of Equalization for Water Main District
466T, after due notice having been given thereof, that we find and adjudge:
That the benefits accruing to the real estate in such district to be the total sum of
$1,045,868.05; and
Such benefits are equal and uniform; and
According to the area of the respective lots, tracts, and real estate within such
Water Main District No. 466T such benefits are the sums set opposite the several descriptions as
follows:
Name
Parcel
Number Property Address Description
Connection Fee
($)
Bradley R. Petersen 400187310 304 E. Airport Road Part of the E ½, SW ¼, Section 33-12-9 78,828.00
Oscar Jr. & Rose Ann
Bredthauer 400187388 3230 N. St. Paul Road Part of the S ½, SE ¼, Section 33-12-9 155,133.79
Oscar Jr. & Rose Ann
Bredthauer 400205394 3170 N. St. Paul Road
Part of the N 11AC of E ½, NE ¼,
Section 4-11-9 76,467.16
Oscar Jr. & Rose Ann
Bredthauer 400356031 527 E. Airport Road Part W ½ of the NE ¼, Section 4-11-9 39,446.87
Arthur E. & Dixie L.
Ostermeier, Trustees 400187450 1201 E. Airport Road Part of the W ½, SE ¼, Section 34-11-9 76,921.40
Alice R. Erion 400187442 1308 E. Airport Road Part of the E ½, SW ¼, Section 34-12-9 75,905.34
Darling National, LLC,
an Iowa Limited
Liability Company
400215810 1325 E. Airport Road Part of Lot 1, Wilson’s Subdivision 19,490.34
Copart of Connecticut,
Inc., a Connecticut
Corporation
400475278 1203 E. Airport Road Lot 1, Garden Place 89,143.95
Douglas R. & Tamara
K. Petersen 400205432 611 E. Airport Road
Part of the NW ¼, NW ¼, NE ¼,
Section 4-11-9 39,446.87
Douglas R. & Tamara
K. Petersen 400205564 379 E. Airport Road Part E ½, NW ¼ , Section 4-11-9 60,915.53
Petersen Farms, Inc.400215799 1743 E. Airport Road Part of Lot 1, Wilson’s Subdivision 190,863.09
Petersen Farms, Inc.400187493 1622 E. Airport Road
Part of the W ½, W ½, SE ¼,
Section 34-12-9 9,849.76
Petersen Farms, Inc.400187922 1648 E. Airport Road Lot 2, Wichern Subdivision 21,779.45
Alice L. Bartlett,
Trustee 400187469
1510 – 1512 E. Airport
Road
Part of the W ½, W ½, SE ¼,
Section 34-11-9 7,889.37
Melvin Brahatcek 400295024 1546 E. Airport Road Lot 1, Mader Subdivision 13,806.40
Enos C. & Sandra F.
Peterson 400187485 1640 E. Airport Road
Part of the E ½, SW ¼, SE ¼,
Section 34-12-9 7,172.16
Enos C. & Sandra F.
Peterson 400187477 1610 E. Airport Road Lot 1, Peterson Subdivision 6,694.01
Enos C. & Sandra F.
Peterson 400475049 1610 E. Airport Road Lot 2, Peterson Subdivision 1,195.36
Bethine Bonczynski 400187914 1740 E. Airport Road Lot 1, Wichern Subdivision 10,423.54
Central NE Regional
Airport 400187523 ---Part SE ¼, Section 34-12-9 64,495.66
TOTAL All Connection
Fees
$1,045,868.05
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the special benefits as determined by this
resolution shall not be levied as special assessments, but shall be certified by this resolution to
the Register of Deeds, Hall County, Nebraska, pursuant to Section 16-6,103,R.R.S. 1943. A
connection fee in the amount of the above benefit accruing to each property in the district shall
be paid to the City of Grand Island at the time such property becomes connected to the water
main. No property benefited as determined by this resolution shall be connected to the water
main until the connection fee is paid. The connection fees collected shall be paid into the fund
from which construction costs were made to replenish such fund for the construction costs.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska October 13, 2015.
_______________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_____________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Council Session
Item E-1
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 2710 N. North
Road - Northwest High School
Council action will take place under Consent Agenda item G-4.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Meeting:October 13, 2015
Subject:Acquisition of Utility Easement – 2710 N. North Road –
Northwest High School
Presenter(s):Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
Nebraska State Law requires that acquisition of property must be approved by City
Council. The Utilities Department needs to acquire an easement relative to the property
of the Class 6 School District of Hall and Merrick Counties, Nebraska, A.K.A. Northwest
High School, located in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska (2710 N. North
Road), in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power
appurtenances, including lines and transformers.
Discussion
Northwest High School will be building an addition to the south side of the school. This
project will require relocation of existing underground electrical conduits and primary
power cables. In order for the Utilities Department to re-route the power supply to
accommodate their project, a new easement needs to be acquired for operation,
maintenance, and access of the electric infrastructure.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Make a motion to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the resolution for the
acquisition of the easement for one dollar ($1.00).
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Sample Motion
Move to approve acquisition of the Utility Easement.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Council Session
Item E-2
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Property at 1203 West 4th Street
(Donald Enck, Jr. & Ronna Taylor)
Council action will take place under Consent Agenda item G-6.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting:October 13, 2015
Subject:Acquisition of Property - 1203 W. 4th Street
Presenter(s):Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
The Electric Department, Line Division offices, shops and storage facilities are located in
the 1100 block of West North Front Street. The current buildings were first built over 50
years ago. As the City has grown, so has the Utility's Line Division. Rather than abandon
the current site and build new to meet this growth, the Utilities Department has acquired
suitable adjacent properties as they have become available and integrated those facilities
into the previously constructed facilities.
The old YMCA property, which was located on the same block, was acquired in the 70's.
A private residence in that same block was acquired in the 80's, and a commercial
business in the block just east was acquired in the 90's. In 2002, a small lot was
purchased directly west of the old YMCA property.
These acquisitions have been fully integrated into the Line Division's operations, and
have provided well for the needed growth. Recently the Utilities Department became
aware of another property in the area which would be suitable to meet future growth
needs. That property is on the market.
Discussion
A private residence at 1203 West 4th Street, immediately west of the Line Division block
is being sold. The Utilities and Legal staff have met with the owner's representative of the
property and negotiated a proposed purchase price of $21,000. This price is a result of a
recent appraisal that was made of the property. The property consists of a run-down
house that has been vacant for a period of time.
The intent of this property would be to raze the house and convert the empty lot to
parking. Parking within the Line Division block is limited and typically results in
employees parking along the street. The acquisition of this property would allow
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adequate off-street employee parking as well as improve the aesthetics of the
neighborhood.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to a future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the purchase of the property at
1203 West 4th Street.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the purchase of the property at 1203 West 4th Street.
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PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into this 13th day of October, 2015, by and
between Donald Enck and Ronna Taylor, joint tenants, (“Sellers”) and the City Of Grand Island,
(“Buyer”).
Recitals
WHERAS, Sellers are the owners of the real estate and improvements located at 1203 W
4th Street, Grand Island, Nebraska, and legally described as:
Fractional Lot One (1) in Fractional Block Three (3) of Arnold & Abbott’s Addition to
the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, and its complement: Fractional Lot One (1) in
Fractional Block Fourteen (14) of Bonnie Brae Addition to the City of Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, Sellers desire to sell, and Buyer desires to purchase the Property, subject to
the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, it is agreed by Sellers and Buyer
as follows:
1.Transfer of Property
1.1 Sale and Purchase. Sellers agree to sell the Property to Buyer, and Buyer agrees
to purchase the Property from Sellers on the terms and conditions set forth herein.
1.2 Purchase Price. The purchase price for the Property shall be TWENTY-ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($21,000.00) payable in full at Closing.
1.3 Closing. The Closing shall take place on or before November 1, 2015, at the
office of Grand Island Abstract, Escrow & Title Company in Grand Island,
Nebraska.
1.4 Title Insurance. Within ten (10) days of execution of this Agreement, Buyer shall
obtain an owner’s policy of title insurance prepared by Grand Island Abstract,
Escrow & Title Company (“Title Company”), which insures marketable title to
the Property; subject only to such exceptions as may be acceptable to Buyer
(“Permitted Exceptions”). Buyer shall notify Sellers of any objections to the title
commitment and Sellers shall have a reasonable period to cure such objections. If
Sellers are unable or unwilling to cure any objections, either party may terminate
this Agreement without penalty.
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1.5 Title and Possession. Sellers agree to convey the Property to Buyer at Closing by
General Warranty Deed subject to only the Permitted Exceptions, and free and
clear of any lease agreement with any third party.
1.6 Taxes, Assessments, and Other Costs. All property taxes and assessments related
to the Property for 2014 and all prior years (if any) shall be paid by Seller at or
prior to Closing. All property taxes and assessments for the Property for 2015
shall be prorated to the date of Closing. Any special assessment levied or
assessed against the Property prior to Closing shall be paid by Sellers. Sellers
shall pay the transfer tax (if any) which is payable upon the recording of the
warranty deed from Sellers to Buyer. Buyer shall pay the fee for recording the
deed. The Title Company shall close the transaction. The Buyer shall pay the
closing costs and fees, including the cost of the owner’s title insurance policy.
1.7 Personal Property. Sellers shall remove all personal property from the Property
prior to closing.
2.Representations and Warranties
2.1 Representations and Warranties of Sellers. Sellers represent and warrant to Buyer
as follows:
2.1.1 Organization; Power, Good Standing. Sellers are individual citizens and joint
tenants in the property and have all requisite power and authority to enter into this
Agreement and perform the obligations hereunder.
2.1.2 Authority Relative to Agreement. This Agreement has been duly approved by the
Sellers and executed same, and constitutes a legal, valid, and binding obligation
of Sellers, enforceable against Sellers in accordance with its terms.
2.1.3 “AS-IS”. Sellers are selling the Property “AS-IS,” making no representations or
warranties concerning the Property of any kind or nature except Sellers warrant
the following:
A. Their ownership of the Property and the conveyance of marketable title to
Buyer at closing.
B. Sellers have no knowledge and have received no notice of any violation of
applicable occupational safety and health standards established by law or
regulation.
C. The Property and its current use are in compliance with all applicable zoning
ordinances.
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2.1.4 Inspections. Buyer may obtain such inspections of the Property as Buyer may
desire at Buyer’s expense. If Buyer is dissatisfied with the condition of the
Property or compliance with any applicable zoning or environmental regulations
established by law or regulations and if Sellers decline to make any requested
repairs to the Property or comply with any claimed violations, Buyer may
terminate the Agreement without penalty. Sellers have no obligation to perform
any repairs to the Property.
2.2 Representations and Warranties of Buyer. Buyer represents and warrants to
Sellers as follows:
2.2.1 Organization; Power, Good Standing. Buyer is a municipal corporation organized
and existing under the laws of the State of Nebraska and has all requisite power
and authority to enter into this Agreement and perform the obligations hereunder.
2.2.2 Authority Relative to Agreement. This Agreement has been duly approved by the
City Council of Buyer and executed by its Mayor, and constitutes a legal, valid,
and binding obligation of Buyer, enforceable against Buyer in accordance with its
terms.
3.Miscellaneous
3.1 Binding Effect; Benefits. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure
to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, nothing in
this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to confer on any person other than
the parties hereto or their respective successors and assigns any right, remedy,
obligation, or liability under or by reason of this Agreement.
3.2 Risk of Loss. All risk of loss or damage to the Property by fire or other casualty
until Closing is assumed by the Sellers. In the event of a material loss or damage
to the Property the Buyer shall have the right to cancel this Agreement. Sellers
have no obligation to repair the Property.
3.3 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall constitute one
and the same instrument.
3.4 Further Assurances. Each of the parties hereto, without further consideration,
agrees to execute and deliver such other documents and take such other action,
whether prior to or subsequent to Closing, as may be necessary to more
effectively consummate the intent and purpose of this Agreement.
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3.5 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Nebraska.
3.6 Severability. If for any reason whatsoever any one or more of the provisions of
this Agreement shall be held or deemed to be inoperative, unenforceable, or
invalid, such circumstances shall not have the effect of rendering any of the other
provisions of this Agreement inoperative, unenforceable, or invalid.
3.7 Survival and Nonmerger. All terms, conditions, representations, and warranties
contained in this Agreement shall survive Closing, including, but not limited to,
the execution and delivery of any deed related to the Property to be conveyed
hereunder, and shall not merge into any deed.
3.8 Default. In the event of default by either party, the non-defaulting party may
enforce all rights and remedies as by law provided.
3.9 Assignment. This agreement is not assignable by Buyer without the prior written
consent of the Sellers.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF THE PARTIES HAVE SET THEIR RESPECTIVE HANDS
THE DAY AND YEAR ABOVE WRITTEN.
SELLERS:BUYER:
DONALD ENCK AND RONNA CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
TAYLOR, JOINT TENANTS
BY_______________________________BY_______________________________
DONALD ENCK JEREMY JENSEN, MAYOR
BY_______________________________
RONNA TAYLOR
ATTEST:
BY_______________________________
CITY CLERK
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STATE OF NEBRASKA
SS:
COUNTY OF HALL
The foregoing was acknowledged before me on the ______ day of October, 2015, by
Donald Enck.
______________________________
Notary Public
STATE OF NEBRASKA
SS:
COUNTY OF HALL
The foregoing was acknowledged before me on the ______ day of October, 2015, by
Ronna Taylor.
______________________________
Notary Public
STATE OF NEBRASKA
SS:
COUNTY OF HALL
The foregoing was acknowledged before me on the ______ day of October, 2015, by
Jeremy Jensen, Mayor of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a municipal corporation.
______________________________
Notary Public
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THIS CONTRACT IS IN DUE FORM ACCORDING TO LAW AND HEREBY APPROVED:
Date: October ______, 2015
___________________________________
Stacy R. Nonhof
Assistant Grand Island City Attorney
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Council Session
Item E-3
Public Hearing on Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for
CRA Area 7 located at the Southwest Corner of the Intersection of
Schimmer Road and Blaine Street (Hatchery Holdings, LLC)
Council action will take place under Resolutions item I-1.
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Chad Nabity, AICP
Meeting:October 13, 2015
Subject: Amendment to Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area 7
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, AICP
CRA Director
Background
In 2007, the Grand Island City Council declared property referred to as CRA Area 7 as
blighted and substandard and approved a generalized redevelopment plan for the
property. The generalized redevelopment plan authorized the use of Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) for the acquisition of property, redevelopment of property, site
preparation including demolition, landscaping and parking. TIF can also be used for
improvements to and expansion of existing infrastructure including but not limited to:
streets, water, sewer, drainage.
Hatchery Holdings LLC as the proposed developer has submitted a proposed amendment
to the redevelopment plan that would provide for site acquisition, utility extensions,
grading and site preparation, planning activities and the subsequent construction of a
60,000 square foot commercial chicken hatchery on 20 acres located at the southwest
corner of the intersection of Blaine Street and Schimmer Drive in the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska.
The CRA reviewed the proposed development plan on September 9, 2015 and forwarded
it to the Hall County Regional Planning Commission for recommendation at their
meeting on October 7, 2015. The CRA also sent notification to the City Clerk of their
intent to enter into a redevelopment contract for this project pending Council approval of
the plan amendment.
The Hall County Regional Planning Commission held a public hearing on the plan
amendment at a meeting on October 7, 2015. The Planning Commission approved
Resolution 2016-01 in support of the proposed amendment, declaring the proposed
amendment to be consistent with the Comprehensive Development Plan for the City of
Grand Island.
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Discussion
Tonight, Council will hold a public hearing to take testimony on the proposed plan
amendment (including the cost benefit analysis that was performed regarding this
proposed project) and to enter into the record a copy of the plan amendment, the draft
TIF contract under consideration by the CRA.
Council is being asked to approve a resolution approving the cost benefit analysis as
presented in the redevelopment plan along with the amended redevelopment plan for
CRA Area 7 and authorizes the CRA to execute a contract for TIF based on the plan
amendment. The redevelopment plan amendment permits for site acquisition, utility
extensions, grading and site preparation, planning activities and the subsequent
construction of a 60,000 square foot commercial chicken hatchery on 20 acres located at
the southwest corner of the intersection of Blaine Street and Schimmer Drive in the City
of Grand Island, Nebraska. The cost benefit analysis included in the plan finds that this
project meets the statutory requirements for as eligible TIF project and that it will not
negatively impact existing services within the community or shift additional costs onto
the current residents of Grand Island and the impacted school districts. There are more
than $2,675,000 of identified expenses eligible for Tax increment financing with the
proposed redevelopment plan amendment it is anticipated that this project if valued at
$11,400,000 would generate $3,728,000 or if valued at $8,400,000 would generate
$2,680,000 worth of increment over 15 years. The bond for this project will be issued for
a period of 15 years and will end upon final payment of the bond principal and any
associated interest.
If this project is completed as proposed it will create enough jobs to meet the job creation
goals of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) that was awarded to the City
to pave Blaine Street and install perimeter infrastructure around the Platte Valley East
Industrial Park site. That grant was for $935,000 and is subject to repayment by the city if
the job creation goals are not met. The job creation goals need to be met by March of
2017.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
The CRA and Hall County Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Council
approve the Resolution necessary for the adoption and implementation of this plan.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution as submitted.
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Redevelopment Plan Amendment
Grand Island CRA Area 7
September 2015
The Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) of the City of Grand Island
intends to amend the Redevelopment Plan for Area 7 within the city, pursuant to
the Nebraska Community Development Law (the “Act”) and provide for the
financing of an industrial project in Area 7.
Executive Summary:
Project Description
THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
SCHIMMER ROAD AND BLAINE STREET (APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES) AND
THE SUBSEQUENT SITE WORK, GRADING, DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS,
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, ENGINEERING, LANDSCAPING AND PARKING
IMPROVEMENTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTING A COMMERCIAL
BUILDING TO BE USED AS A COMMERCIAL CHICKEN HATCHERY AT THIS
LOCATION.
The use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to aid in the acquisition of property, necessary
site work including drainage, and installation of public utilities and utility connections
necessary to develop this site. The use of TIF for this project was proposed by the Grand
Island Area Economic Development Corporation (GIAEDC) in their proposal to bring
this project to Grand Island. This project developer is willing to locate this business in
Grand Island provided TIF is available to support the project.
The acquisition, site work and construction of all improvements will be paid for by the
developer based on their agreements with GIAEDC. The developer is responsible for and
has provided evidence that they can secure adequate debt financing to cover the costs
associated with the acquisition, site work and other necessary expenditures. The Grand
Island Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) intends to pledge the ad valorem
taxes generated over the 15 year period beginning January 1, 2017 towards the allowable
costs and associated financing for the acquisition and site work.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING TO PAY FOR THE ACQUISTION OF THE
PROPERTY AND RELATED SITE WORK WILL COME FROM THE
FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY:
Property Description (the “Redevelopment Project Area”)
This property is located west of Blaine Street south of Schimmer Drive in southern Grand
Island, the attached map identifies the subject property and the surrounding land uses:
Legal Description Exact description to be provided later but 20 acres more
or less consisting generally of either the N ½ or E ½ of NE ¼ of the NE ¼ of
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Section 5, Township 10 North, Range 9 west of the 6th P.M. in Grand Island, Hall
County, Nebraska.
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Based on the proposal the tax increment will be captured for the tax years
the payments for which become delinquent in years 2018 through 2031
inclusive.
The real property ad valorem taxes on the current valuation will continue to be paid
to the normal taxing entities. The increase will come from the construction of new
commercial space on this property.
Statutory Pledge of Taxes.
Pursuant to Section 18-2147 of the Act, any ad valorem tax levied upon real property in
the Redevelopment Project Area shall be divided, for the period not to exceed 15 years
after the effective date of the provision, which effective date shall be set with the signed
contract estimated now to be January 1, 2017. Said taxes shall be divided as follows:
a. That portion of the ad valorem tax which is produced by levy at the rate
fixed each year by or for each public body upon the redevelopment project valuation shall
be paid into the funds, of each such public body in the same proportion as all other taxes
collected by or for the bodies; and
b. That portion of the ad valorem tax on real property in the
redevelopment project in excess of such amount, if any, shall be allocated to and, when
collected, paid into a special fund of the Authority to pay the principal of; the interest on,
and any premiums due in connection with the bonds, loans, notes, or advances on money
to, or indebtedness incurred by, whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise, such
Authority for financing or refinancing, in whole or in part, a redevelopment project.
When such bonds, loans, notes, advances of money, or indebtedness including interest
and premium due have been paid, the Authority shall so notify the County Assessor and
County Treasurer and all ad valorem taxes upon real property in such redevelopment
project shall be paid into the funds of the respective public bodies.
Pursuant to Section 18-2150 of the Act, the ad valorem tax so divided is hereby pledged
to the repayment of loans or advances of money, or the incurring of any indebtedness,
whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise, by the CRA to finance or refinance, in
whole or in part, the redevelopment project, including the payment of the principal of,
premium, if any, and interest on such bonds, loans, notes, advances, or indebtedness.
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Redevelopment Plan Amendment Complies with the Act:
The Community Development Law requires that a Redevelopment Plan and Project
consider and comply with a number of requirements. This Plan Amendment meets the
statutory qualifications as set forth below.
1. The Redevelopment Project Area has been declared blighted and substandard by
action of the Grand Island City Council on August 28, 2007.[§18-2109] Such
declaration was made after a public hearing with full compliance with the public
notice requirements of §18-2115 of the Act.
2. Conformation to the General Plan for the Municipality as a whole. [§18-2103 (13)
(a) and §18-2110]
Grand Island adopted a Comprehensive Plan on July 13, 2004. This redevelopment plan
amendment and project are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, in that no changes in
the Comprehensive Plan elements are intended. This plan merely provides funding for
the developer to acquire the necessary property and provide the necessary site work for
the construction of a permitted use on this property.
3. The Redevelopment Plan must be sufficiently complete to address the following
items: [§18-2103(13) (b)]
a. Land Acquisition:
This Redevelopment Plan for Area 7 provides for real property acquisition. There is no
proposed acquisition by the authority. The applicant will be acquiring the property from
the current owner.
b. Demolition and Removal of Structures:
The project to be implemented with this plan will not require demolition of any existing
structures.
c. Future Land Use Plan
See the attached map from the 2004 Grand Island Comprehensive Plan. The site is
planned for manufacturing development [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]. The attached map
also is an accurate site plan of the area after redevelopment. [§18-2111(5)]
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City of Grand Island Future Land Use Map
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d. Changes to zoning, street layouts and grades or building codes or ordinances or
other Planning changes.
The area is zoned M2 Heavy Manufacturing District. No zoning changes are anticipated
with this project. No changes are anticipated in street layouts or grades. No changes are
anticipated in building codes or ordinances. Nor are any other planning changes
contemplated. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
e. Site Coverage and Intensity of Use
The developer is proposing to acquire property and build a 60,000 square foot building to
be used as a chicken hatchery to supply chickens for egg production in the surrounding
agricultural zoning districts in Hall County and the surrounding counties. [§18-2103(b)
and §18-2111]
f. Additional Public Facilities or Utilities
Sewer and water are available to support this development. Connections for water and
sewer will have to be extended to serve the proposed future development.
Adequate electric utility infrastructure is available to support this development.
No other utilities would be impacted by the development.
No other utilities would be impacted by the development. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
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4. The Act requires a Redevelopment Plan provide for relocation of individuals and
families displaced as a result of plan implementation. This amendment does not
provide for acquisition of any residences and therefore, no relocation is
contemplated. [§18-2103.02]
5. No member of the Authority, nor any employee thereof holds any interest in any
property in this Redevelopment Project Area. [§18-2106]
6. Section 18-2114 of the Act requires that the Authority consider:
a. Method and cost of acquisition and preparation for redevelopment and estimated
proceeds from disposal to redevelopers.
The developer is proposing to purchase this property for redevelopment for $1,600,000
provided that TIF is available for the project as defined. The cost of property acquisition
is being included as a TIF eligible expense. Costs for site preparation, grading and
drainage structures, utility extensions and connection fees, of $444,313 and planning and
legal costs of $630,000 are included as TIF eligible expenses. It is estimated based on the
proposed increased valuation of the project of $11,600,000 will result in $3,728,000 of
increment generated over a 15 year period.
No property will be transferred to redevelopers by the Authority. The developer and
GIAEDC will provide and secure all necessary financing.
b. Statement of proposed method of financing the redevelopment project.
The developer and GIAEDC will provide all necessary financing for the project. The
Authority will assist the project by granting the sum of $2,674,313 for the project from
the proceeds of the TIF Indebtedness issued by the Authority. This indebtedness will be
repaid from the Tax Increment Revenues generated from the project. It is expected that
TIF revenues shall be made available to repay the original debt after January 1, 2018
through December 2032 depending on the final building schedule and contract date.
c. Statement of feasible method of relocating displaced families.
No families will be displaced as a result of this plan.
7. Section 18-2113 of the Act requires:
Prior to recommending a redevelopment plan to the governing body for approval, an
authority shall consider whether the proposed land uses and building requirements in the
redevelopment project area are designed with the general purpose of accomplishing, in
conformance with the general plan, a coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious development
of the city and its environs which will, in accordance with present and future needs,
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promote health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity, and the general welfare, as
well as efficiency and economy in the process of development, including, among other
things, adequate provision for traffic, vehicular parking, the promotion of safety from
fire, panic, and other dangers, adequate provision for light and air, the promotion of the
healthful and convenient distribution of population, the provision of adequate
transportation, water, sewerage, and other public utilities, schools, parks, recreational and
community facilities, and other public requirements, the promotion of sound design and
arrangement, the wise and efficient expenditure of public funds, and the prevention of the
recurrence of insanitary or unsafe dwelling accommodations or conditions of blight.
The Authority has considered these elements in proposing this Plan Amendment. This
development, in and of itself will promote consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, in
that it will allow for the utilization of the property for manufacturing purposes consistent
with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. This property was purchased by the GIAEDC
in 2006 for the purpose of encouraging industrial development. The City and the
GIAEDC have invested substantial funds in extending infrastructure to serve this
property for manufacturing purposes. New manufacturing development will raise
property values and encourage further development of this property.
8. Time Frame for Development
Development of this project is anticipated to be completed between October of 2015 and
September of 2016. Excess valuation should be available for this project for 15 years
beginning with the 2017 tax year.
9. Justification of Project
The property is located at the northeast corner of the property referred to variously as
Platte Valley Industrial Park East (PVIP East) and more recently as Wildwood Business
Park south of Schimmer Drive and west of Blaine Street. A community development
block grant of $935,000 from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development was
used to pay for a portion of the paving of Blaine Street and the installation of sanitary
sewer and water lines adjacent to the site. The use of those funds obligates the City and
the GIAEDC to recruit businesses that will create at least 37 jobs 51% of which are to be
“held by” or “made available to” people that are currently considered low to moderate
income. This project as proposed would fulfill the job creation requirements of that
grant.
10. Cost Benefit Analysis Section 18-2113 of the Act, further requires the Authority
conduct a cost benefit analysis of the plan amendment in the event that Tax Increment
Financing will be used. This analysis must address specific statutory issues.
As authorized in the Nebraska Community Development Law, §18-2147, Neb. Rev. Stat.
(2012), the City of Grand Island has analyzed the costs and benefits of the proposed
Redevelopment Project, including:
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Project Sources and Uses. Approximately $2,674,300 in public funds from tax
increment financing provided by the Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority
will be required to complete the project. The total private investment on this project is
the total of the costs not eligible for is TIF $17,003,687. This $2,674,300 investment by
the Authority and the people of Grand Island will leverage $17,003,687 in private sector
financing and investment; a private investment of $6.35 for every TIF dollar investment.
Use of Funds. Phase 1
Description Eligible for TIF Funds Private Funds Total
Site Acquisition $1,600,000 $1,600,000
Utilities/On Site
Improvements
$444,313
359,687 $804,000
Legal Private $250,000 $250,000
Legal CRA Cost $30,000 $30,000
Fees1 $1,600 $1,600
Architecture $350,000 $350,000
Building Construction
Costs
$10,034,000 $10,034,000
Soft Costs $610,000 $610,000
Personal Property $6,000,000 $6,000,000
TOTALS $2,675,913 $17,003,687 $19,679,600
Tax Revenue. The property to be redeveloped has a January 1, 2015, valuation of
approximately $220,000 according to the Hall County Assessor’s Office. Based on the 2014 levy
this would result in a real property tax of approximately $4,804. It is anticipated that the assessed
value will increase by almost $11,400,000 upon full completion, as a result of the site
redevelopment. This development will result in an estimated tax increase of over $248,525
annually resulting in $3,728,000 of increment over the 15 year period. The tax increment gained
from this Redevelopment Project Area would not be available for use as city general tax
revenues, for a period of 15 years, or such shorter time as may be required to amortize the TIF
bond, but would be used for eligible private redevelopment costs to enable this project to be
realized.
Estimated 2015 assessed value: $ 220,000
Estimated value after completion $ 11,600,000
Increment value $ 11,380,000
Annual TIF generated (estimated) $ 248,525
TIF bond issue $ 2,674,313
(a) Tax shifts resulting from the approval of the use of Tax Increment Financing;
The redevelopment project area currently has an estimated valuation of $220,000.
The proposed redevelopment and commercial construction at this location will result in
an additional $11,380,000 of taxable valuation based on valuations of similar properties.
No tax shifts are anticipated from the project. The project creates additional valuation
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that will support taxing entities long after the project is paid off. The project will not add
any tax burdens to taxing entities. Therefore no tax shifts will occur.
(b) Public infrastructure and community public service needs impacts and local tax
impacts arising from the approval of the redevelopment project;
No additional public service needs have been identified. Existing water and waste
water facilities will not be impacted by this development. The electric utility has
sufficient capacity to support the development. It is not anticipated that this will impact
schools. Fire and police protection are available and should not be impacted by this
development.
(c) Impacts on employers and employees of firms locating or expanding within the
boundaries of the area of the redevelopment project;
This project will not negatively impact employers or employees in the area directly. It is
anticipated that this project will create 50 additional jobs more than half of which will be
available to people currently considered low to moderate income meeting the job creation
component of the Community Development Block Grant that was used to extend utilities
to the property and pave Blaine Street. The increase in available jobs may result in
further tightening of the job market.
(d) Impacts on other employers and employees within the city or village and the
immediate area that are located outside of the boundaries of the area of the
redevelopment project; and
No major impacts are anticipated outside of the city or immediate area to total
employment from this project. The satellite farming operations that will be raising
chickens for egg production will stabilize and diversify the ag sector. There may be an
increase in employment in the construction sector during construction of this project and
the outlying facilities that will support this plant.
(e) Any other impacts determined by the authority to be relevant to the
consideration of costs and benefits arising from the redevelopment project.
This project will serve as a catalyst project developing a 20 acre parcel within the Platte
Valley Industrial Park East. This project will meet the obligations the City and the
GIAEDC have for job creation as part of the CDBG grant that was used to install utilities
across the property and pave Blaine Street. This project will diversify the ag employment
sector into new production that is not currently found in central Nebraska, specifically
egg and chicken production.
Time Frame for Development
Development of this project is anticipated to be completed during between October 2015
and September of 2016. The date of TIF will be established with the approved contract
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but it is anticipated that he base tax year should be calculated on the value of the property
as of January 1, 2016. Excess valuation should be available for this project for 15 years
beginning with the 2017 tax year. Excess valuation will be used to pay the TIF
Indebtedness issued by the CRA per the contract between the CRA and the developer for
a period not to exceed 15 years or an amount not to exceed $2,674,313 the projected
amount of the eligible expenses for this project. Based on the purchase price of the
property and estimates of the expenses of renovation activities and associated engineering
fees, the developer will spend more than $2,674,313 on TIF eligible activities.
See Attached Site Plan
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION RELATIVE TO
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REQUEST
Project Redeveloper Information
Business Name: Hatchery Holdings, LLC
Operational Site Address: SW Corner of Blaine and Schimmer Drive, Grand
Island, NE 68801
Contact: Peter Mumm
Managing Director
Hendrix-ISA, LLC
5953 Frase Court
Fall Creek, WI, 54742
Cell: 937-935-6713
Business/Admin Office Address:
5800 Merle Hay Road, Suite 14
PO Box 394
Johnston, IA 50131
Contact: Todd Carlson – Phone: (515)253-0943 Ext 136, Fax No: (515)253-0942
Brief Description of Applicant’s Business:
Development, Construction and Operation of a Hatchery facility that will produce
approx. 24,000,000 day old chicks per year. The chicks will be sold to egg
producing layer operations regionally, including sales in the states of Nebraska,
Iowa, Missouri, South Dakota, Colorado and Minnesota. There will be 6-8 related
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breeder operations in the Grand Island area to support the hatchery operations.
The operation will include a vaccination department/area to vaccinate the chicks
with the appropriate governmental/industry approved vaccinations. There will be
approximately 50 employees at the hatchery location.
Present Ownership Proposed Project Site: Owned by Grand Island Economic
Development Corporation
Approximately 20 acres in the NE ¼ of Section 5 Township 10 N Range 9 W of
the 6th PM in Hall County Nebraska.
Proposed Project:
20 acre site
60,000 sq/ft building including 5,400 sq/ft of office/support space
Slab on grade construction with steel frame, bar joist for roof support, exterior
interlocking insulated foam panels with Kynar finish
Approx 8,000 S.Y. of roadway/parking access, 6,000 S.Y. of concrete at dock
areas & 240’x420’ of asphalt parking area
If Property is to be Subdivided, Show Division Planned:
Sub-division/Platting in process. Will forward upon receipt.
VI. Estimated Project Costs:
Acquisition Costs:
A. Land $ 1,600,000
B. Building $ 0
Construction Costs:
A. Renovation or Building Costs: $ 10,034,177
B. On-Site Improvements:
1. Utilities to Building $ 136,313
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2. Grading $ 174,000
3. Site Preparation $ 84,000
4. On Site Drainage Facilities $ 25,000
5. Parking Lots $ 314,687
6. Signage $ 5,000
7. Parking Lot Lighting $ 20,000
8. Landscaping $ 20,000
9. Tap Fees $ 25,000
C. Hatchery Equipment $ 6,000,000
Soft Costs:
A. Architectural & Engineering Fees: $ 350,000
B. Financing Fees: $ 540,000
C. Legal/Developer/Audit Fees: $ 280,000
D. Contingency Reserves: $ 360,000
E. Other (Please Specify) $ 0
TOTAL $19,998,177
Total Estimated Market Value at Completion: $ 21,000,000
Source of Financing:
A. Developer Equity: $ 4,875,647
B. Commercial Bank Loan: $ 12,243,217
Tax Credits:
1. N.I.F.A. $ 0
2. Historic Tax Credits $ 0
D. Industrial Revenue Bonds: $ 0
E. Tax Increment Assistance – Site Funding: $ 2,674,313
F. Nebraska Sites Building Development Fund $ 125,000
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Name, Address, Phone & Fax Numbers of Architect, Engineer and General Contractor:
Architect:
TBD
Engineer:
Civil – TBD
Mechanical - TBD
General Contractor:
Henning Companies, LLC
5800 Merle Hay Road, Suite 14
Johnston, IA 50131
Phone: (515) 253-0943
Fax: (515) 253-0942
Estimated Real Estate Taxes on Project Site Upon Completion of Project:
Dave – please insert calculation here based on details above.
Current Valuation $220,000 Current Taxes $4805
Expected Valuation $11,600,000 Expected Taxes $253,330
Annual Taxes $253,330 Less Base $4805 Expected Increment $248,525
Project Construction Schedule:
Construction Start Date: October 15, 2015
Construction Completion Date: September 15, 2016
XII. Please Attach Construction Pro Forma
In process, will forward upon completion
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XIII. Please Attach Annual Income & Expense Pro Forma
New entity, currently under development by Hatchery operating entity
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REQUEST INFORMATION
Describe Amount and Purpose for Which Tax Increment Financing is Requested:
Requesting a 15 year deferral of taxes on the property – based on the current
assessed value of the property vs the improved value of the property.
Statement Identifying Financial Gap and Necessity for use of Tax Increment Financing
for Proposed Project:
The support of the Nebraska Sites and Building Development Fund will bridge
the current financing/equity gap to get the project started yet this fall. We are
requesting a $175,000 award to allow us to start the project per the sources/uses
gap that exists at this point. $125,000 of this will be available for building and
$50,000 will be available for training.
Municipal and Corporate References (if applicable). Please identify all other
Municipalities, and other Corporations the Applicant has been involved with, or
has completed developments in, within the last five (5) years, providing contact
person, telephone and fax numbers for each:
o Mr. Rand Fisher, President
Iowa Area Development Group
2700 Westtown Parkway, Suite 425
West Des Moines, IA 50256
rfisher@iadg.com, (515)223-4743
o Mr. Rob Cleveland, Director Economic Development
Indiana Michigan Power
recleveland@aep.com
(260)408-3453
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o Ms. Kathy Bantz, Mayor
City of Montpelier Indiana
300 West Huntington Street
Montpelier, IN 47359
mayorbantz@montpeliercity.net
(765)728-6500
IV. Please Attach Applicant’s Corporate/Business Annual Financial Statements for
the Last Three Years.
* Not applicable, new entity.
Post Office Box 1968
Grand Island, Nebraska 68802-1968
Phone: 308 385-5240
Fax: 308 385-5423
Email: cnabity@grand-island.com
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Hatchery Holdings, LLC
REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
THIS REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT (the “Contract”) is entered into between the
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, NEBRASKA, (“Authority”), and HATCHERY HOLDINGS, LLC, a Nebraska
limited liability company and its successors and assigns (“Redeveloper”).
RECITALS
A. The City has undertaken a program for the redevelopment of blighted and
substandard areas in the City of Grand Island, Nebraska. As part of that program the City has
prepared and approved the City of Grand Island Redevelopment Plan Amendment for the Grand
Island CRA Area 7 (“Redevelopment Plan”), a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk of the City (“City Clerk”). The Redevelopment Plan has been adopted in compliance with the
Nebraska Community Development Law codified at Neb. Rev. Stat §§18-2101 through 18-2154
(the “Act”).
B. The Redevelopment Plan calls for the Authority to support Redeveloper’s
acquisition and redevelopment efforts on real estate to be acquired by the Redeveloper which is
legally described on Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference
(“Redeveloper Property”).
C. The Redevelopment Project area incorporates all of the Redeveloper Property as
shown on Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (“Project
Site”).
D. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 18-2103(12) (Reissue 2012) authorizes the
Authority to carry out plans for a program of acquisition, and rehabil itation of
buildings and other improvements in connection with redevelopment of the Project Site and
to pay for the same from TIF Proceeds (as defined herein). The Redeveloper intends to utilize
the TIF Proceeds from the Project Site to pay for the Project Site acquisition, planning, on site
utility extensions, rehabilitation and other Redevelopment Project Costs.
E. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 18-2107 (Reissue 2012) authorizes the Authority to enter into
contracts with redevelopers of property containing covenants and conditions regarding the use of
such property as the Authority may deem necessary to prevent the recurrence of substandard and
blighted areas.
F. Redeveloper is willing to enter into this Contract and implement redevelopment
of the Project Site. Redeveloper intends to invest approximately Nineteen Million Nine
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($19,900,000) in the redevelopment of the Project site which
includes TIF Proceeds.. The Project will result in the acquisition of the Project Site, planning
for redevelopment, utility extension and construction of 60,000 square foot hatchery which will
include offices as generally shown on the Site Plan attached hereto as Exhibit “B”. The
acquisition and construction are sometimes referred to as the “Private Improvements”.
G. In order to help remove blight and substandard conditions and improve conditions
in an economically underutilized area, the Authority is willing to enter into this Contract and to
utilize TIF Proceeds to fund the partial cost of Project Site acquisition and other Redevelopment
Project Costs in order to induce the Redeveloper to undertake the Private Improvements as set
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Hatchery Holdings, LLC
forth in Paragraph 13 below (“Private Improvements”).
H. The Private Improvements on the Project Site are collectively known as the
“Redevelopment Project Improvements”. The costs of the Redevelopment Project Improvements
are collectively known as the “Redevelopment Project Costs” and are shown on the Sources and
Uses of Funds in Exhibit “C”, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
The Authority and Redeveloper agree that assistance with the cost of Project Site acquisition,
planning and rehabilitation is deemed essential to the rehabilitation of the Project Site for a
60,000 square foot hatchery and related uses and the Redevelopment Project would not be
economically feasible without it.
I. The Authority is willing to support the above described redevelopment of the
Project Site in accordance with the Redevelopment Project; provided that, Redeveloper is
willing to agree to covenants and conditions regarding compulsory maintenance and upkeep of
the Private Improvements to prevent a recurrence of substandard and blighted conditions.
J. In accordance with §18-2147 of the Act and the terms of the Resolution
approving this Redevelopment Contract and providing for the issuance of the TIF Note
described herein, (the “Resolution”), the Authority hereby provides that any ad valorem tax on
the Project Site for the benefit of any public body be divided for a period of fifteen years after
the effective date of this provision, which shall be January 1, 2017. Said taxes shall be divided
as follows:
That portion of the ad valorem tax which is produced by the levy at
the rate fixed each year by or for each such public body upon the
Redevelopment Project valuation shall be paid into the funds of
each such public body in the same proportion as are all other taxes
collected by or for the body; and
That portion of the ad valorem tax on real property in the
Redevelopment Project in excess of such amount, if any, shall be
allocated to and, when collected, paid into a special fund of the
authority to be used solely to pay the principal of, the interest on,
and any premiums due in connection with the bonds of, loans,
notes, or advances of money to, or indebtedness incurred by,
whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise, such authority
for financing or refinancing in whole or in part, the Redevelopment
Project. When such bonds, loans, notes, advances of money, or
indebtedness, including interest and premiums due, have been paid,
the authority shall so notify the County Assessor and County
Treasurer and all ad valorem taxes upon taxable real property in
such Redevelopment Project shall be paid into the funds of the
respective public bodies.
Said provision is hereinafter referred to as the “Ad Valorem Tax Provision.”
K. Neb. Rev. Stat. §18-2107 and §18-2150 (Reissue 2012) authorize the Authority
to contract with private parties in order to accomplish acquisition and redevelopment of the
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Project Site in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan. In order to fund said acquisition and
redevelopment of the Project Site, the Authority intends to issue tax increment financing
indebtedness instrument or instruments in taxable series (the “TIF Note/s”) to be repaid with the
tax increment revenues generated under the Ad Valorem Tax Provision (“TIF Tax Revenues”).
L. The Authority and Redeveloper desire to enter into this Contract to implement the
Redevelopment Project for the above purposes and in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan.
M. The Authority and Redeveloper mutually agree that the redevelopment of the
Project Site is in the vital and best interest of the City and is in furtherance of the health, safety,
and welfare of its residents, and is in accordance with the public purposes and provisions of
applicable laws and requirements under which the Redevelopment Plan has been undertaken.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals which are hereby made part
of this Contract and of the mutual covenants contained herein the parties do agree as follows:
1. Design Documents. Redeveloper will prepare a preliminary exterior Schematic
Concept Design Plan (hereinafter “Design Documents”) for the Project Site and the same shall be
submitted to and reviewed by the City. Redeveloper shall submit any material changes in the
Design Documents as approved to the City for review and approval.
2. Construction Documents. The Redeveloper shall prepare or cause to be prepared,
at Redeveloper’s expense, detailed final construction plans and specifications for the
Redevelopment Project Improvements on the Project Site (hereinafter “Construction Documents”).
Redeveloper shall submit such Construction Documents for the Private Improvements to the City
for review and approval; provided that review and approval shall be limited to the design and type
of materials to be used for the facade of the Private Improvements and to assure the Private
Improvements meet the City’s design standards. The City shall approve or reject the
Construction Documents for the Private Improvements within ten (10) days after receipt thereof.
3. Construction of Redevelopment Project Improvements; Construction of Private
Improvements. The Redeveloper shall at its own cost and expense, construct the Private
Improvements substantially in conformance with the Design Documents. Redeveloper agrees to
use commercially reasonable efforts to substantially complete construction of the Private
Improvements, as provided for in Paragraph 9 below and to pay in a timely manner
Redeveloper’s contractor, its subcontractors who performed labor or applied materials performed
or used in the prosecution of the Private Improvements as provided for in Paragraph 5 below.
Promptly after completion of the Private Improvements and promptly after the Redeveloper
provides the Authority the proper documentation that Redeveloper’s subcontractors who
performed labor or applied materials performed or used in the prosecution of such Private
Improvements have been properly paid in accordance with all the provisions of this Contract, the
Authority shall, upon request by the Redeveloper, furnish a Certificate of Completion for the the
Project, the form of which is shown on Exhibit “D”, which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference (“Certificate of Completion”). Such certification by the Authority shall be a
conclusive determination of satisfaction of the requirements and covenants in this Contract with
respect to the obligations of Redeveloper to construct its Private Improvements. The Certificate of
Completion shall be recorded by the Authority in the office of the Register of Deeds for Hall
County, Nebraska. If the Authority shall refuse or fail to provide the certification in accordance
with the provisions of this paragraph after being requested to do so by Redeveloper, the Authority
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shall, within fifteen (15) days after written request by Redeveloper, provide Redeveloper with a
written statement indicating in what respect Redeveloper has failed to complete its Private
Improvements subject to each such certification in accordance with the provisions of this Contract
and what measures or acts will be necessary, in the opinion of the Authority, for Redeveloper to
take or perform in order to obtain such certification. As used herein, the term "completion" shall
mean substantial completion of the Private Improvements, so that they may be reasonably used for
their intended purposes.
4. Cost Certification. The Redeveloper shall submit authentic documentation to the
Authority on approved forms or format for payment of any expenses related to site acquisition and
other Redevelopment Project Costs. The Redeveloper shall timely submit a copy of the signed
closing statement for the acquisition of the Project Site, or proof of payment for such site
concurrently with the request for payment of Site Acquisition costs.
5. Penal Bond and Insurance. Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §18-2151, Redeveloper
shall furnish or cause to be furnished to the Authority, prior to commencement of construction of
the Redevelopment Project Improvements, a penal bond in an amount of Twenty Five Thousand
and No/100 Dollars ($25,000) with a corporate surety authorized to do business in the State of
Nebraska. Such penal bond shall be conditioned upon the Redeveloper at all times making
payment of all amounts lawfully due to all persons supplying or furnishing the Redeveloper, the
Redeveloper’s contractor, its subcontractors who performed labor or applied materials performed
or used in the prosecution of the Private Improvements. Proof of such penal bond shall be supplied
to the Authority prior to the start of construction of the Redevelopment Project Improvements.
Any general contractor chosen by the Redeveloper or the Redeveloper itself shall
be required to obtain and keep in force at all times until completion of construction, policies of
insurance including coverage for contractors' general liability and completed operations. The
City, the Authority and the Redeveloper shall be named as additional insured. Any contractor
chosen by the Redeveloper or the Redeveloper itself, as owner, shall be required to purchase and
maintain property insurance upon the Project to the full insurable value thereof. This insurance
shall insure against the perils of fire and extended coverage and shall include “All Risk"
insurance for physical loss or damage. The contractor with respect to any specific contract or the
Redeveloper shall also carry insurance on all stored materials. The contractor or the
Redeveloper, as the case may be, shall furnish the Authority with a Certificate of Insurance
evidencing policies as required above. Such certificates shall state that the insurance companies
shall give the Authority prior written notice in the event of cancellation of or material change in
any of the policies.
6. Indemnification. Redeveloper agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the City and
the Authority harmless from any and all sums, costs, expenses, damages, claims, judgments,
settlements, litigation costs, attorney and professional fees contracted, incurred or paid by the
Authority, to the extent the same results from a failure of Redeveloper, its contractor or
subcontractors to make payments of all amounts lawfully due to all persons who performed labor
or applied materials performed or used in construction of the Redevelopment Project
Improvements.
7. Duty to Maintain Improvements. Redeveloper shall, following construction,
operate the Private Improvements in a safe and sanitary manner and shall take all action necessary
to maintain, in good order, condition and state of repair, all interior and exterior portions of all
buildings located upon the Redeveloper Property, including the routine preventive maintenance
of the building and its service facilities such as the wiring, plumbing, heating and air conditioning
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systems, interior insect treatment, and all glass including plate glass, exterior doors and
automatic doors.
8. Construction Administration. Redeveloper shall be responsible for all
components of the Redevelopment Project Improvements, including construction management,
coordination of contractors and regulatory permitting and other requirements. The Redeveloper
will be solely responsible for payment of all construction costs attributable to the Redevelopment
Project Improvements regardless of any expectation for reimbursement hereunder.
9. Timing of Construction. Redeveloper will use commercially reasonable efforts
to complete the Private Improvements within eighteen (18) months following the Authority’s
execution of this Contract (subject to any excusable delay permitted by Paragraph 25 hereof).
10. Payment of Funds. In order to support redevelopment of the Project Site and as
an inducement for the Redeveloper to construct the Redevelopment Project Improvements, the
Authority agrees, to the extent allowed by law and then only to the extent funds are lawfully
available from the issuance of the TIF Notes (“TIF Proceeds”) as shown in Exhibit “C”, to fund
the costs of the Private Improvements in the total amount of the TIF Proceeds less the
Authority’s costs identified in Paragraph 13. Redeveloper shall submit authentic and satisfactory
documentation to the Authority to verify the costs of the Project Site acquisition before any TIF
Proceeds will be expended.
11. Issuance of Redeveloper Purchased TIF Note. The Authority shall issue a
taxable TIF Notes, the total principal amount of such taxable series of TIF Notes not to exceed
Two Million Six Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Nine Hundred Thirteen and no/100 Dollars
($2,675,913.00). The form of the TIF Note shall be in substantially the form shown on attached
Exhibit “E”, for net funds available (“TIF Note”) to be purchased by Redeveloper (“TIF Note
Purchaser”), in a written form acceptable to Authority’s attorney, and receive Note Proceeds from
the TIF Note Purchaser in said amount. The Authority and Redeveloper agree that the purchase
price of the TIF Note and Grant provided in Paragraph 12 may, at the election of the Authority
may be offset. The Authority shall have the complete authority to determine the timing of
issuing the TIF Note and all the other necessary details of the TIF Note. Redeveloper may assign
the TIF Note to a licensed banking institution, but Redeveloper may not sell, transfer, assign or
otherwise hypothecate the TIF Note without express written consent of the Authority. Such
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. This restriction shall survive closing and delivery of
the said notes. In any event, no assignment shall be approved without prior receipt of an investor
letter from the transferee in a form acceptable to legal counsel for the Authority.
No TIF Note shall be issued until the Redeveloper has entered into a binding contract for the
acquisition of the Project Site and has entered into a construction contract for commencement of
construction of the Private Improvements.
Proceeds of the Notes may be advanced and disbursed in the manner set forth below:
(a) There shall be submitted to the Authority a grant disbursement request (the
“Disbursement Request”), executed by the City Planning Director and an authorized representative
of the Redeveloper, (i) certifying that a portion of the Project has been substantially completed and
(ii) certifying the actual costs incurred by the Redeveloper in the completion of such portion of the
Project.
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(b) If the costs requested for reimbursement under the Disbursement Request are
currently reimbursable under Exhibit C of this Redevelopment Contract and the Act, the Authority
shall evidence such allocation in writing and inform the owner of the Notes of any amounts
allocated to the Notes.
(c) Upon notification from the Authority as described above, the Authority shall make a
grant to Redeveloper in the amount of the approved Disbursement Request; in such event, the
approved Disbursement Request amount shall offset funding of the Notes. The Registrar shall keep
and maintain a record of the amounts deposited into the Project Fund from Notes proceeds pursuant
to the terms of this Resolution as “Principal Amount Advanced” and shall enter the aggregate
principal amount then Outstanding as the “Cumulative Outstanding Principal Amount” on its
records maintained for the Notes. The aggregate amount deposited into the Project Fund from
proceeds of the Notes shall not exceed $2,675,913.00.
12. Use of TIF Proceeds. The TIF Proceeds from TIF Note shall be granted to the
Redeveloper and be used to fund the costs of set forth on Exhibit “C”.
13. Valuation of Property Within the Redevelopment Project Site. The Authority
intends to use the Ad Valorem Tax Provision to generate tax increment financing funds which
shall be used to finance the payment of debt service on the TIF Note to fund the Private
Improvements in accordance with this Redevelopment Contract. The tax increment is to be
derived from the increased valuation, determined in the manner provided for in Article 8, Section
12 of the Constitution of the State of Nebraska and the Act which will be attributable to the
redevelopment contemplated under this Contract and within the Project Area. The TIF Tax
Revenues which are to be used to pay debt service on the TIF Note will be derived from the
increased valuation from redeveloping the Redeveloper Property as provided in this Contract.
Redeveloper specifically acknowledges that any protest of the valuation of all or any portion of the
Project Area by any party, or a reduction in assessed valuation of all or any portion of the Project
Area shall reduce the TIF Tax Revenues available for payment on TIF Note. The Redeveloper
specifically acknowledges, as the TIF Note Purchaser, that it bears the entire risk of any reduction
in assessed valuation.
14. Debt Service for TIF Notes. The Authority shall, to the extent allowed by law,
and then only to the extent funds are lawfully available from TIF Tax Revenues generated by the
Project Site pay the TIF Note Purchaser the principal and interest of the TIF Notes. Any debt
service on the TIF Notes to be paid from TIF Tax Revenues shall not constitute a general
obligation or debt of the City or Authority. Neither the City or Authority shall be liable or be
required to reimburse Redeveloper for any costs incurred by Redeveloper in the event this Contract
is not approved for any reason, including for reasons alleged to be the fault of the City or
Authority. Any excess TIF Tax Revenues resulting from the Ad Valorem Tax Provision on the
Project Site not needed or required to pay the TIF Note Purchaser shall be expended by the
Authority or returned to the applicable taxing authorities as provided in the Community
Development Law. Any shortfall in anticipated TIF funds from the Ad Valorem Tax Provision
for any reason whatsoever, specifically including a decline in taxable valuation of the Project Site,
shall be borne entirely by the Redeveloper without recourse of any kind against the Authority or
the City. The Authority hereby irrevocably pledges the TIF Tax Revenues generated by the
Project Site to the payment of the TIF Notes. The Authority shall create a special fund to collect
and hold the TIF Tax Revenues. Such special fund shall be used for no purpose other than to pay
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the principal and interest price of the respective TIF Notes. Real Property taxes for the year
2031 on the Project Site shall be paid by the Redeveloper on or before December 31, 2031 and
such payment shall be considered TIF Tax Revenues (less any administrative cost authorized to
be withheld by the Hall County Treasurer) and shall be used for payment on the TIF Note.
15. Payment of Authority Costs. The Redeveloper shall pay the sum of $30,000 to
the Authority or their Attorney for reimbursement of legal fees incurred by the Authority related
to the redevelopment project and issuance of the TIF Notes. The Redeveloper acknowledges the
attorney for the Authority is not providing legal representation to the Redeveloper. The
Redeveloper shall also pay the sum of $1,000 to the Authority for reimbursement of costs
associated the City of Grand Island making payments and accounting for the TIF Notes issued
with this contract.
16. Restriction on Transfer. Redeveloper will not, for a period of fifteen (15) years
after the effective date hereof or so long as any TIF Note remains outstanding whichever period of
time is shorter (the “Tax Increment Period”), convey the Redeveloper Property or any portion
thereof to any entity which will result in such property being exempt from ad valorem taxes levied
by the State of Nebraska or any of its subdivisions, unless required to do so by applicable law,
including, without limitation, in connection with a condemnation.
17. Financing Creating Encumbrances Restricted. Prior to completion of the Private
Improvements, neither Redeveloper, nor any successors in interest with respect to the Redeveloper
Property, shall engage in any financing or any other transaction creating any mortgage upon the the
Redeveloper Property, whether by express contract or operation of law, or suffer any encumbrance
or lien to be made on or attached to the Redeveloper Property, except for the purposes of obtaining
funds only to the extent necessary to acquire such property, or design, construct, maintain, repair,
replace and insure the Private Improvements, or to refinance said amounts. Redeveloper, or any
successor in interest shall notify the Authority in advance of any financing secured by mortgage that
it proposes to enter into with respect to Redeveloper Property, and shall promptly notify the
Authority of any mortgage that has been created on or attached to the Redeveloper Property
whether by voluntary act of Redeveloper or otherwise. Notwithstanding the above, if any
involuntary encumbrance or lien is made on or attached to any of the Redeveloper Property and
which is contested by Redeveloper, then Redeveloper may defend against such encumbrance or lien,
provided that a sufficient Note or security is posted with the Authority, to permit Redeveloper to
avoid or prevent foreclosure of such encumbrance or lien. In addition, Redeveloper agrees that
prior to completion of the Private Improvements; any loan proceeds secured by any interest in the
Redeveloper Property shall be used solely for the payment of costs and expenses related to the
development of the Private Improvements.
a. In the event that any foreclosure of any mortgage, deed of trust or other
encumbrance should occur prior to the furnishing of a Certificate of Completion or at
any time when any casualty damage to the Private Improvements has occurred and has
not been fully restored, any party who obtains title to any portion of the Redeveloper
Property from or through Redeveloper or the holder of any mortgage or any other
purchaser at foreclosure sale shall be obligated to commence construction or
reconstruction within three (3) months from the date of acquisition of title by said party
and to complete construction or restoration within twenty-four (24) months from the date
of such acquisition or, in lieu thereof, the holder of any mortgage or any other purchaser at
foreclose sale shall pay to the Authority the amount necessary to fully retire the TIF Note
within three (3) months from the date of acquisition of title.
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b. Whenever the Authority shall deliver any notice or demand to Redeveloper with
respect to any breach or default by Redeveloper of its obligations or covenants in this
Contract, the Authority shall at the same time forward a copy of such notice or demand to
each holder of any mortgage at the last address of such holder as shown in the records of
the Register of Deeds of Hall County.
c. If thirty (30) days after any notice or demand with respect to any breach or
default, such breach or default remains uncured, each such holder shall have the right, at
its option, to cure or remedy such breach or default and to add the cost thereof to the
mortgage debt and the lien of its mortgage.
d. The rights and obligations of this Contract relating to mortgages of any portion of
the Redeveloper Property shall apply to any other type of encumbrance on any of the
Redeveloper Property, and any of the stated rights, obligations and remedies of any party
relating to mortgage foreclosures shall be applicable to procedures under any deed of trust
or similar method of encumbrance.
18. Damage or Destruction of Private Improvements. During the construction period
and prior to issuance of the Certificate of Completion, Redeveloper agrees to keep its
construction areas, including completed operations areas, insured against loss or damage by fire,
and such other risks, casualties, and hazards as are customarily covered by builders’ risk or
extended coverage policies in an amount not less than the replacement value but allowing for
reasonable coinsurance clauses and deductibles. In the event of any insured damage or
destruction, Redeveloper agrees to restore the Private Improvements to their prior condition within
twelve (12) months from the date of the damage or destruction, and shall diligently pursue the
same to completion. In the event Redeveloper fails to restore the same for any reason, Redeveloper
shall pay to the Authority the amount of TIF Tax Revenues received by the City in the preceding
year times the number of years remaining in the Tax Increment Period. During the Tax Increment
Period, Redeveloper shall include by restrictive covenant an enforceable obligation on the
Redeveloper or other owner or tenant in possession to maintain property insurance on an extended
coverage all-risk basis in an amount not less than the replacement value, allowing for reasonable
coinsurance clauses and deductibles and also subject to the Redeveloper or other owner or
tenant’s obligation to restore their respective Private Improvements to their prior condition within
twelve (12) months from the date of the damage or destruction, diligently pursuing the same to
completion.
19. Condemnation. If during the Tax Increment Period, all or any portion of the
Redeveloper Property is condemned by a condemning authority other than the City, and the
condemning authority or its successor in interest would not be obligated to pay real estate taxes
upon that portion condemned, the Authority shall be entitled to claim against the condemner an
interest in the property equal to the present value of the pro rata share of tax increment
indebtedness outstanding as of the date of taking.
20. Representations. Redeveloper represents and agrees that its undertakings, pursuant
to this Contract, have been, are, and will be, for the purpose of redevelopment of Redeveloper
Property and not for speculation in land holding.
21. Restrictions on Assignments of Rights or Obligations. Redeveloper represents and
agrees that prior to completion of the Private Improvements there shall be no sale or transfer of
the Redeveloper Property or assignment of Redeveloper’s rights or obligations under this Contract
to any party without the prior written approval of the Authority (which shall not be unreasonably
withheld, conditioned, or delayed), other than leases, mortgages and involuntary transfers by
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reason of death, insolvency, or incompetence. The Authority shall be entitled to require, as
conditions to any required approval, that:
a. Any proposed transferee shall have the qualifications and financial responsibility, as
determined by the Authority, necessary and adequate to fulfill the obligations undertaken
in this Contract by Redeveloper; and
b. Any proposed transferee, by instrument satisfactory to the Authority and in form
recordable in the Office of the Register of Deeds, shall for itself and its successors and
assigns and for the benefit of the Authority, have expressly assumed all of the obligations
of Redeveloper under this Contract; and
c. Copies of the documents addressing items (a) and (b) shall be submitted to the
Authority for review, not less than ten (10) days prior a regularly scheduled meeting of
the Authority and not less than less than ten (10) days prior to the proposed transfer. If
the transfer or any of the documentation in connection therewith is disapproved by the
Authority, its disapproval and reasons therefore shall be indicated to Redeveloper in
writing.
22. Representations and Warranties of Parties.
a. Redeveloper represents and warrants to Authority as follows:
i. Organization; Power; Good Standing. Redeveloper is a limited liability
company duly organized and validly existing in good standing under the laws of
_____________. Redeveloper is qualified to do business in the State of Nebraska
and has all requisite power and authority to own and operate its properties and
carry on its business as now being conducted and to enter into this Contract and
perform the obligations hereunder.
ii. Authority Relative to Contract. This Contract has been duly executed
and delivered by Redeveloper and constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation
of Redeveloper, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as the same may
be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, or other laws affecting the
enforcement of creditor's rights generally, or by judicial discretion in connection
with the application of equitable remedies.
iii. Effect of Contract. The execution, delivery and performance of this
Contract by Redeveloper has been duly authorized by all necessary action by
Redeveloper and except as provided in this Contract will not require the consent,
waiver, approval, license or authorization of any person or public authority, and
will not violate any provision of law applicable to Redeveloper, and will not violate
any instrument, contract, order, judgment, decree, statute, regulation, or any other
restriction of any kind to which Redeveloper is a party.
b. Authority represents and warrants to Redeveloper as follows:
i. Authority Relative to Contract. This Contract has been duly executed
and delivered by the Authority and constitutes a legal, valid and binding
obligation of the Authority, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as
the same may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, or other laws
affecting the enforcement of creditor’s rights generally, or by judicial discretion in
connection with the application of equitable remedies.
ii. Effect of Contract. The execution, delivery and performance of this
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Contract by Authority have been duly authorized by all necessary action by the
Authority and except as provided in this Contract will not require the consent,
waiver, approval, license or authorization of any person or public authority, and
will not violate any provision of law applicable to the Authority, and will not
violate any instrument, contract, order, judgment, decree, statute, regulation, or
any other restriction of any kind to which the Authority is a party.
23. Remedies. General Remedies of Authority and Redeveloper.
Subject to the further provisions of this Paragraph 23, in the event of any failure to
perform or breach of this Redevelopment Contract or any of its terms or conditions, by any party
hereto or any successor to such party, such party, or successor, shall, upon written notice from
the other, proceed immediately to commence such actions as may be reasonably designed to cure
or remedy such failure to perform or breach which cure or remedy shall be accomplished within
a reasonable time by the diligent pursuit of corrective action. In case such action is not taken, or
diligently pursued, or the failure to perform or breach shall not be cured or remedied within a
reasonable time, this Redevelopment Contract shall be in default and the aggrieved party may
institute such proceedings as may be necessary or desirable to enforce its rights under this
Redevelopment Contract, including, but not limited to, proceedings to compel specific
performance by the party failing to perform or in breach of its obligations. The Redeveloper
hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Authority shall have completed its required
performances and satisfied all of its obligations under this Redevelopment Contract upon the
issuance of the Indebtedness and the subsequent payment of grant amounts to the Redeveloper as
set forth in Paragraph 12 hereof and by complying with the obligations of all Redevelopment
Contract Amendments.
a. Additional Remedies of Authority
In the event that (each such event an "event of default"):
i the Redeveloper, or its successor in interest, shall fail to commence the
construction of the improvements included in the Project Costs on or before December 1,
2015, or shall abandon construction work related to the Project Costs, once commenced,
for any period of 180 days, excepting delays caused by inclement weather,
ii the Redeveloper, shall fail to pay real estate taxes or assessments on the
Redevelopment Project Property owned by the Redeveloper or any part thereof when due;
and
iii there is a violation of any other provision of this Redevelopment Contract,
and such failure or action by the Redeveloper has not been cured within 90 days following
written notice from Authority, then the Redeveloper shall be in default of this
Redevelopment Contract.
In the event of such failure to perform, breach or default occurs and is not cured in the
period herein provided, the parties agree that the damages caused to the Authority would be
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difficult to determine with certainty and that a reasonable estimation of the amount of damages
that could be incurred is the amount of the grant to Redeveloper pursuant to Paragraph 12 of this
Redevelopment Contract, less any reductions in the principal amount of the Indebtedness, plus
interest on such amounts as provided herein (the "Liquidated Damages Amount"). Upon the
occurrence of an event of default, the Liquidated Damages Amount shall be paid by Redeveloper
to Authority within 30 days of demand from Authority given to the Redeveloper.
Interest shall accrue on the Liquidated Damages Amount at the rate of nine percent (9%)
per annum and interest shall commence from the date that the Authority gives notice to the
Redeveloper demanding payment.
Payment of the Liquidated Damages Amount shall not relieve Redeveloper of its
obligation to pay real estate taxes or assessments with respect to the Redevelopment Project
Property and the Project.
Redeveloper, on or before contracting for work included within the Project Costs, shall
furnish to the Authority copies of labor and materials payment bonds and performance bonds for
each contract entered into by Redeveloper related to Project Costs. Each such bond shall show
the Authority and the City as well as the Redeveloper as beneficiary of any such bond, as and to
the extent commercially obtainable (as determined in the discretion of the Authority). In
addition, the Redeveloper shall provide a penal bond with good and sufficient surety to be
approved by the Authority, conditioned that the Redeveloper shall at all times promptly make
payments of all amounts lawfully due to all persons supplying or furnishing to any contractor or
his or her subcontractors (for each contract entered into by Redeveloper related to Project Costs)
with labor or materials performed or used in the prosecution of the work provided for in such
contract, and will indemnify and save harmless the Authority to the extent of any payments in
connection with the carrying out of such contracts which the Authority may be required to make
under the law.
b. Remedies in the Event of Other Redeveloper Defaults.
In the event the Redeveloper fails to perform any other provisions of this Redevelopment
Contract, the Redeveloper shall be in default. In such an instance, the Authority may seek to
enforce the terms of this Redevelopment Contract or exercise any other remedies that may be
provided in this Redevelopment Contract or by applicable law; provided, however, that any
defaults covered by this Section shall not give rise to a right or rescission on termination of this
Redevelopment Contract, and shall not be covered by the Liquidated Damages Amount.
c. Forced Delay Beyond Party's Control.
For the purposes of any of the provisions of this Redevelopment Contract, neither the
Authority nor the Redeveloper, as the case may be, nor any successor in interest, shall be
considered in breach of or default in its obligations with respect to the conveyance or preparation
of the Redevelopment Area or any part thereof for redevelopment, or the beginning and
completion of construction of the Project, or progress in respect thereto, in the event of forced
delay in the performance of such obligations due to unforeseeable causes beyond its control and
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without its fault or negligence, including, but not restricted to, acts of God, or of the public
enemy, acts of the Government, acts of the other party, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine
restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes, and unusually severe weather or delays in subcontractors
due to such causes; it being the purpose and intent of this provision that in the event of the
occurrence of any such forced delay, the time or times for performance of the obligations of the
Authority or of the Redeveloper with respect to construction of the Project, as the case may be,
shall be extended for the period of the forced delay: Provided, that the party seeking the benefit
of the provisions of this section shall, within thirty (30) days after the beginning of any such
forced delay, have first notified the other party thereto in writing, and of the cause or causes
thereof and requested an extension for the period of the forced delay.
d. Limitations of Liability; Indemnification.
Notwithstanding anything in this Paragraph 23 or this Redevelopment Contract to the
contrary, neither the City, the Authority, nor their respective elected officials, officers, directors,
appointed officials, employees, attorneys, agents or their governing bodies shall have any
pecuniary obligation or monetary liability under this Redevelopment Contract. The sole
obligation of the Authority under this Redevelopment Contract shall be the issuance of the
Indebtedness and granting of a portion of the proceeds thereof to Redeveloper, and full
compliance with the terms specifically set forth Paragraphs 11 and 12 hereof and payment of TIF
Revenues pledged pursuant to the Resolution. The Redeveloper releases the City and Authority
from, agrees that neither the City nor Authority shall be liable for, and agrees to indemnify and
hold the City and Authority harmless from any liability for any loss or damage to property or any
injury to or death of any person that may be occasioned by any cause whatsoever pertaining to
the Project.
The Redeveloper will indemnify and hold each of the City and Authority and their
respective elected officials, directors, officers, appointed officials, attorneys, agents, employees
and members of their governing bodies free and harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand,
tax, penalty, liability, disbursement, expense, excluding litigation expenses, attorneys' fees and
expenses, or court costs arising out of any damage or injury, actual or claimed, of whatsoever
kind or character, to property (including loss of use thereof) or persons, occurring or allegedly
occurring in, on or about that portion of the Project owned by the Redeveloper, during the term
of this Redevelopment Contract or arising out of any action or inaction of Redeveloper, related to
activities of the Redeveloper or its agents during the construction of the public infrastructure or
public right of ways in the Project.
24. Waiver. The parties shall have the right to institute actions or proceedings as they
may deem necessary to enforce this Contract. Any delay in instituting any action or otherwise
asserting rights under this Contract shall not operate as a waiver of rights or limit rights in any
way.
25. Redeveloper Performance. The parties specifically agree that a substantial
inducement for the Authority to provide the grant set forth in Paragraph 12 hereof is the promise
of the Redeveloper to hire employees and operate a hatchery business on the Redevelopment
Project Area. Therefore, the Redeveloper shall, within 18 months from the execution of this
Redevelopment Contract:
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a. Employ ____ individuals, with the specific requirement that 51% or more of such
individuals be low to moderate income as determined by the Nebraska Department
of Economic Development; and
b. Actively operate a hatchery business on the Redevelopment Area for a period of 15
years from October 1, 2017.
26. Contract to Pay Taxes. Redeveloper agrees to pay all real property taxes levied
upon the Redeveloper Property and Private Improvements prior to the time the taxes become
delinquent. The contractual obligation by Redeveloper to pay such taxes prior to delinquency shall
cease upon expiration of the Tax Increment Period, but the Authority in no way waives the
statutory obligation to continue to pay real estate taxes. This provision shall not be deemed a
waiver of the right to protest or contest the valuation of the lots or improvements for tax
purposes, except as such right is otherwise restricted by this Contract.
27. Rights and Remedies Cumulative. The rights and remedies of the parties to this
Contract shall be cumulative and the exercise by either party of anyone or more remedies shall
not preclude the exercise by it of any other remedies for any other default or breach by the other
party. A waiver of any right of either party conferred by this Contract shall be effective only if in
writing and only to the extent specified in writing.
28. Authority Representatives Not Individually Liable. No official or employee of
the Authority shall be personally liable to Redeveloper or any successors in interest due to any
default or breach by the Authority under the terms of this Contract.
29. Notices and Demands. A notice under this Contract by a party to the other party
shall be deemed delivered on the date it is postmarked, sent postage prepaid, certified or registered
mail, or delivered personally to Hatchery Holdings, LLC, at 5800 Merle Hay Road, Suite 14, P.O.
Box 394, Johnston, IA 50131; and to the Authority at Community Redevelopment Authority of
Grand Island P.O. Box 1968, Grand Island, NE, 68802-1968, Attention: Regional Planning Director
, with a copy to Michael L. Bacon, Bacon and Vinton, LLP, Post Office Box 208, Gothenburg, NE
69138, or at such other address with respect to either party as that party may from time to time
designate in writing and notify the other as provided in this section.
30. Access to Project Site. During construction of the Private Improvements,
Redeveloper shall permit the representatives of the Authority to enter all areas of the Redeveloper
Property and at any and all reasonable times, as the Authority may deem necessary for the purposes
of inspection of work being performed in connection with the construction of the facility.
31. Provisions Run With the Land. This Contract shall run with the Redeveloper
Property and shall inure to and bind the parties and their successors in interest. This
Redevelopment Contract or a Memorandum hereof shall be recorded, by the Authority, with the
Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska, against the Redeveloper Property at the Redeveloper’s
expense.
32. Headings. Headings of the sections of this Contract are inserted for convenience
only and shall be disregarded in interpreting any of its provisions.
33. Severance and Governing Law. Invalidation of any provision of this Contract by
judgment or court order shall not affect any other provisions which shall remain in full force and
effect. This Contract shall be construed and governed by the laws of Nebraska.
34. Expiration of Contract. Unless otherwise stated herein, this Contract shall expire
upon expiration of the Tax Increment Period, or retirement in full of the TIF Notes, whichever first
occurs; provided the Authority and Redeveloper agree to execute any release necessary to be filed
of record to evidence such expiration or termination, unless otherwise stated herein.
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35. Interpretations. Any uncertainty or ambiguity existing herein shall not be
interpreted against either party because such party prepared any portion of this Contract, but
shall be interpreted according to the application of rules of interpretation of contracts generally.
36. Counterparts. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts which,
when assembled, shall constitute an executed original hereof.
37. Nondiscrimination. Redeveloper, its successors and transferees agree that, as long
as the TIF Note is outstanding, it will not discriminate against any person or group of persons on
account of race, religion, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status or receipt of
public assistance in connection with the Redevelopment Project. Redeveloper, its successors and
transferees, agrees that during the construction of the Redevelopment Project, Redeveloper will not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, sex,
color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status or receipt of public assistance, and further
agrees to require that its contractor and subcontractors shall agree to conform to said requirements.
Redeveloper will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws related to the
Redevelopment Project. For purposes of this paragraph, discrimination shall mean discrimination
as defined by the laws of the United States and the State of Nebraska.
38. Audit and Review. Redeveloper shall be subject to audit by the Authority and shall
make available to the Authority or its designee copies of all financial and performance related
records and materials germane to this Contract. The Authority shall cooperate and make available
to the Redeveloper or its agent copies of all financial and performance related records and
materials germane to the Project Account and the TIF Proceeds.
39. Evidence of Financial Ability of Redeveloper. The Authority acknowledges that
the Redeveloper has previously provided to the Authority, on a confidential and privileged basis,
evidence of availability of the specific amount of finances necessary for purposes of carrying out
the commitment of the Redeveloper in connection with the Project Site.
40. Effective Date. For purposes of determining the effective date as stated in Neb. Rev.
Stat.§18-2147, the effective date of this Contract shall be January 1, 2017. The parties acknowledge
that the rehabilitation contemplated hereby will extend substantially into the 2017 calendar year.
For all other purposes, this Contract shall be effective on the date the last party hereto executes this
Contract.
41. Immigration Requirement. The Redeveloper agrees that any contractor for the
Project shall be required to agree to use a federal immigration verification system (as defined in
Nebraska Revised Statute §4-114) to determine the work eligibility status of new employees
physically performing services on the Project and to comply with all applicable requirements of
Nebraska Revised Statute §4-114.
42. Relocation Expenses. The Redeveloper agrees to indemnify and hold the City and
the Authority harmless from any and all liability to the extent resulting from the Redeveloper’s
failure to make payments of all amounts lawfully due to all persons, firms, or organizations under
any city, state or federal relocation laws or regulation in connection with the Project Site. The terms
of this section shall survive any termination of this Contract.
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Executed by Authority this ___ day of ____________, 2015.
COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, NEBRASKA
____________________________
Chair or Vice Chair
ATTEST:
_________________________
Secretary
STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF HALL )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____day of _________,
2015, by _______________________ Chair (or Vice Chair) of the Community Redevelopment
Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
_______________________________
Notary Public
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Executed by Redeveloper this _____ day of ___________________ , 2015
HATCHERY HOLDINGS, LLC, a
____________ limited liability company
By:_________________________________
Manager
STATE OF ______________)
) ss.
COUNTY OF ____________)
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of ___________,
2015, by ___________________, the Manager of Hatchery Holdings, LLC, a ____________
limited liability company, on behalf of the limited liability company.
Notary Public
_____________________________
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Exhibit “A”
REDEVELOPER PROPERTY
[To be determined]
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Exhibit “B”
PROJECT SITE PLAN
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Exhibit “C”
USES AND SOURCES OF FUNDS
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND ELIGIBLE PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS
- USES OF FUNDS-
Project Sources and Uses.
Use of Funds.
Use of Funds.
Description Eligible for TIF Funds Private Funds Total
Site Acquisition $1,600,000 $1,600,000
Utilities/On Site
Improvements
$444,313
359,687 $804,000
Legal Private $250,000 $250,000
Legal CRA Cost $30,000 $30,000
Fees1 $1,600 $1,600
Architecture $350,000 $350,000
Building Construction
Costs
$10,034,000 $10,034,000
Soft Costs $610,000 $610,000
Personal Property $6,000,000 $6,000,000
TOTALS $2,675,913 $17,003,687 $19,679,600
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Exhibit “D”
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF
PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS
KNOW ALL PEOPLE BY THESE PRESENTS: That the Community Redevelopment
Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, hereinafter called "Authority", hereby makes the
conclusive determination and certification that, with regard to the following real property situated in
the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, to wit ("Redeveloper Property"):
[To be determined]
all the improvements required to be constructed upon the above-described Redeveloper Property
have been satisfactorily completed in accordance with the requirements of the REDEVELOPMENT
CONTRACT with Hatchery Holdings, LLC, dated __________ ("Contract") by and between the
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,
NEBRASKA, , and Hatchery Holdings, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company
(“Redeveloper”), said Contract with an effective date of January 1, 2017, and recorded as
Instrument No.____________________, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Hall County,
Nebraska.
The Authority further makes the conclusive determination that the Private Improvements (as
defined in the Contract) to the above-described Redeveloper Property are presently in conformance
with the Contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Authority and Redeveloper have executed this instrument
this ______ day of ______________________, 201_.
COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, NEBRASKA
ATTEST:
_________________________________ By: _____________________________
Secretary Chair
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STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF HALL )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____day of ________,
201_, ____________________, Chair of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska, on behalf of the Authority.
___________________________
“Redeveloper”
Hatchery Holdings, LLC, a ___________
limited liability company qualified to do
business in the state of Nebraska
By:_________________________________
Manager
STATE OF ______________ )
) ss.
COUNTY OF ___________ )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of _________,
201__, by ______________________, the Manager of Hatchery Holdings, LLC, a Nebraska
limited liability company, on behalf of the limited liability company.
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Exhibit “E”
(FORM OF NOTE)
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF NEBRASKA
COUNTY OF HALL
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
TAX INCREMENT DEVELOPMENT REVENUE NOTE
(HATCHERY HOLDINGS PROJECT), SERIES 2015
Series No. R-1 Total of Series of Notes not to exceed $2,675,913.00
(subject to reduction as described herein)
Date of Date of Rate of
Original Issue Maturity Interest
December 31, 2031 ?.?%
REGISTERED OWNER: HATCHERY HOLDINGS, LLC
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT: SEE SCHEDULE 1 ATTACHED HERETO
REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE TO THE FURTHER PROVISIONS OF THE
NOTE SET FORTH ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES, WHICH FURTHER PROVISIONS
SHALL FOR ALL PURPOSES HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS IF SET FORTH AT
THIS PLACE.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA has caused this Note to
be signed by the manual signature of the Chairman of the Authority, countersigned by the
manual signature of the Secretary of the Authority, and the City’s corporate seal imprinted
hereon.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, NEBRASKA
[S E A L]
By: (manual signature)
Chairman
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By: (manual signature)
Secretary
The COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (the “Authority”) acknowledges itself indebted to, and for
value received hereby promises to pay, but solely from certain specified tax revenues and other
funds hereinafter specified, to the Registered Owner named above, or registered assigns, on the
Date of Maturity stated above (or earlier as hereinafter referred to), the Principal Amount on
Schedule 1 attached hereto upon presentation and surrender hereof at the office of the registrar
and paying agent herefor, the Treasurer of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska (the “Registrar”),
and in like manner to pay interest on the Cumulative Outstanding Principal Amount reflected in
Schedule 1 at the Rate of Interest stated above, calculated on the basis of a 360-day year
consisting of twelve, 30-day months, from the Date of Original Issue stated above, or the most
recent interest payment date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, as specified
below, to maturity or earlier redemption, payable semiannually on June 1 and December 1 of
each year until payment in full of such Principal Amount, beginning June 1, 2018, by check or
draft mailed to the Registered Owner hereof as shown on the Note registration books maintained
by the Registrar on the 15th day of the month preceding the month in which the applicable
interest payment date occurs, at such Owner’s address as it appears on such Note registration
books. The principal of this Note and the interest hereon are payable in any coin or currency
which on the respective dates of payment thereof is legal tender for the payment of debts due the
United States of America.
This Note is issued by the Authority under the authority of and in full compliance with the
Constitution and statutes of the State of Nebraska, including particularly Article VIII, Section 12 of
the Nebraska Constitution, Sections 18-2101 to 18-2153, inclusive, Reissue Revised Statutes of
Nebraska, as amended, and under and pursuant to Resolution No. ________ duly passed and
adopted by the Authority on __________2015, as from time to time amended and supplemented
(the “Resolution”).
THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THIS NOTE IS SET FORTH IN SCHEDULE 1
ATTACHED HERETO. [THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THIS SERIES OF
NOTES IS $2,675.913.]
This Note is a special limited obligation of the Authority payable as to principal and
interest solely from and is secured solely by the Revenue (as defined in the Resolution) and certain
other money, funds and securities pledged under the Resolution, all on the terms and conditions set
forth in the Resolution. The Revenue represents that portion of ad valorem taxes levied by public
bodies of the State of Nebraska, including the City, on real property in the Project Area (as defined
in this Resolution) which is in excess of that portion of such ad valorem taxes produced by the levy
at the rate fixed each year by or for each such public body upon the valuation of the Project Area as
of a certain date and as has been certified by the County Assessor of Hall County, Nebraska to the
City in accordance with law.
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Reference is hereby made to the Resolution for the provisions, among others, with respect
to the collection and disposition of certain tax and other revenues, the special funds charged with
and pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on this Note, the nature and extent of
the security thereby created, the terms and conditions under which this Note has been issued, the
rights and remedies of the Registered Owner of this Note, and the rights, duties, immunities and
obligations of the City and the Authority. By the acceptance of this Note, the Registered Owner
assents to all of the provisions of the Resolution.
The principal of and interest hereon shall not be payable from the general funds of the City
nor the Authority nor shall this Note constitute a legal or equitable pledge, charge, lien, security
interest or encumbrance upon any of the property or upon any of the income, receipts, or money
and securities of the City or the Authority or of any other party other than those specifically
pledged under the Resolution. This Note is not a debt of the City or the Authority within the
meaning of any constitutional, statutory or charter limitation upon the creation of general
obligation indebtedness of the City or the Authority, and does not impose any general liability
upon the City or the Authority and neither the City nor the Authority shall be liable for the
payment hereof out of any funds of the City or the Authority other than the Revenues and other
funds pledged under the Resolution, which Revenues and other funds have been and hereby are
pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on this Note in accordance with the
provisions of this Resolution.
The Registered Owner may from time to time enter the respective amounts advanced
pursuant to the terms of the Resolution under the column headed “Principal Amount Advanced” on
Schedule 1 hereto (the “Table”) and may enter the aggregate principal amount of this Note then
outstanding under the column headed “Cumulative Outstanding Principal Amount” on the Table.
On each date upon which a portion of the Cumulative Outstanding Principal Amount is paid to the
Registered Owner pursuant to the redemption provisions of the Resolution, the Registered Owner
may enter the principal amount paid on this Note under the column headed “Principal Amount
Redeemed” on the Table and may enter the then outstanding principal amount of this Note under
the column headed “Cumulative Outstanding Principal Amount” on the Table. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the records maintained by the Trustee as to the principal amount issued and principal
amounts paid on this Note shall be the official records of the Cumulative Outstanding Principal
Amount of this Note for all purposes.
Reference is hereby made to the Resolution, a copy of which is on file in the office of the
City Clerk, and to all of the provisions of which each Owner of this Note by its acceptance hereof
hereby assents, for definitions of terms; the description of and the nature and extent of the security
for this Note; the Revenue and other money and securities pledged to the payment of the principal
of and interest on this Note; the nature and extent and manner of enforcement of the pledge; the
conditions upon which the Resolution may be amended or supplemented with or without the
consent of the Owner of this Note; the rights, duties and obligations of the Authority and the
Registrar thereunder; the terms and provisions upon which the liens, pledges, charges, trusts and
covenants made therein may be discharged at or prior to the maturity or redemption of this Note,
and this Note thereafter no longer be secured by the Resolution or be deemed to be outstanding
thereunder, if money or certain specified securities shall have been deposited with the Registrar
sufficient and held in trust solely for the payment hereof; and for the other terms and provisions
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thereof.
This Note is subject to redemption prior to maturity, at the option of the Authority, in
whole or in part at any time at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount being
redeemed, plus accrued interest on such principal amount to the date fixed for redemption.
Reference is hereby made to the Resolution for a description of the redemption procedures and the
notice requirements pertaining thereto.
In the event this Note is called for prior redemption, notice of such redemption shall be
given by first-class mail to the Registered Owner hereof at its address as shown on the registration
books maintained by the Registrar not less than 10 days prior to the date fixed for redemption,
unless waived by the Registered Owner hereof. If this Note, or any portion thereof, shall have
been duly called for redemption and notice of such redemption duly given as provided, then upon
such redemption date the portion of this Note so redeemed shall become due and payable and if
money for the payment of the portion of the Note so redeemed and the accrued interest thereon to
the date fixed for redemption shall be held for the purpose of such payment by the Registrar,
interest shall cease to accrue and become payable hereon from and after the redemption date.
This Note is transferable by the Registered Owner hereof in person or by its attorney or
legal representative duly authorized in writing at the principal office of the Registrar, but only in
the manner, subject to the limitations and upon payment of the charges provided in the Resolution,
and upon surrender and cancellation of this Note. Upon such transfer, a new Note of the same
series and maturity and for the same principal amount will be issued to the transferee in exchange
therefor. The Authority and the Registrar may deem and treat the Registered Owner hereof as the
absolute owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment of or on account of principal of and
interest due hereon and for all other purposes.
This Note is being issued as fully a registered Note without coupons. This Note is subject
to exchange as provided in the Resolution.
It is hereby certified, recited and declared that all acts, conditions and things required to
have happened, to exist and to have been performed precedent to and in the issuance of this Note
have happened, do exist and have been performed in regular and due time, form and manner; that
this Note does not exceed any constitutional, statutory or charter limitation on indebtedness; and
that provision has been made for the payment of the principal of and interest on this Note as
provided in this Resolution.
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(FORM OF ASSIGNMENT)
ASSIGNMENT
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto
___________________________________________________________________________
Print or Type Name, Address and Social Security Number
or other Taxpayer Identification Number of Transferee
the within Note and all rights thereunder, and hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints
_______________ agent to transfer the within Note on the Note register kept by the Registrar for
the registration thereof, with full power of substitution in the premises.
Dated: _______________ ____________________________________
NOTICE: The signature to this Assignment
must correspond with the name of the
Registered Owner as it appears upon the
face of the within Note in every particular.
Signature Guaranteed By:
____________________________________
Name of Eligible Guarantor Institution as
defined by SEC Rule 17 Ad-15 (17 CFR
240.17 Ad-15)
By:________________________________
Title:_______________________________
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SCHEDULE 1
TABLE OF CUMULATIVE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
HATCHERY HOLDINGS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
TAX INCREMENT DEVELOPMENT REVENUE NOTE, SERIES R-1 2015
Date
Principal
Amount
Advanced
Principal
Amount
Redeemed
Cumulative
Outstanding
Principal
Amount
Notation
Made
By
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Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Council Session
Item F-1
#9560 - Consideration of Proposed Changes to Salary Ordinance
Staff Contact: Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
Meeting:October 13, 2015
Subject:Salary Ordinance
Presenter(s):Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
Background
The salary ordinance for employees of the City of Grand Island comes before Council
when changes are necessary. The following explains the two (2) changes to the salary
ordinance.
Discussion
The first item is the renaming of the Stormwater Technician position to Stormwater
Program Manager. The title change will more accurately reflect the position and support
recruiting efforts to fill the position. No changes to job duties or salary will be made.
The second item is a change to how shift differential premium pay is determined for
Senior Public Safety Dispatchers and Public Safety Dispatchers. Currently, Dispatchers
must work a complete shift on 2nd shift (3p-11p) or 3rd shift (11p-7a) to receive the shift
differential premium. The change will allow shift differential premium pay for any hours
worked on 2nd and 3rd shifts. This change will help support greater flexibility in staffing
coverage and provide a mutual beneficial to the employees.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve Salary Ordinance #9560.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Salary Ordinance #9560.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 9, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9560
An ordinance to amend Ordinance 9549 known as the Salary Ordinance which
lists the currently occupied classifications of officers and employees of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska and established the ranges of compensation of such officers and employees; to add the
non-union position and salary range of Victim/Witness Advocate; to amend the salary ranges of
non-union employees;to rename the IBEW Service/Clerical position of Stormwater Technician
to Stormwater Program Manager; to amend the shift differential for the IBEW Service/Clerical
position of Public Safety Dispatcher; to amend the shift differential for the non-union position of
Senior Public Safety Dispatcher; to amend the salary ranges of employees covered under the
AFSCME labor agreement; to amend the salary ranges of employees covered under the IBEW
Utilities, IBEW Finance, IBEW Wastewater and the IBEW Service Clerical labor agreements; to
amend the salary ranges of employees covered under the FOP labor agreement; to amend the
salary ranges of employees covered under the IAFF labor agreement; and to repeal those portions
of Ordinance No. 9549 and any parts of other ordinances in conflict herewith; to provide for
severability; to provide for the effective date thereof; and to provide for publication of this
ordinance in pamphlet form.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. The currently occupied classifications of officers and general
employees of the City of Grand Island, and the ranges of compensation (salary and wages,
excluding shift differential as provided by Personnel Rules & Regulations) to be paid for such
classifications, and the number of hours and work period which certain officers and general
employees shall work prior to overtime eligibility are as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 9560(Cont.)
- 2 -
Classification
Hourly Pay Range Min/Max Overtime Eligibility
Accountant 23.5633/33.7228 Exempt
Accounting Technician – Solid Waste 19.5260/23.5936 40 hrs/week
Assistant to the City Administrator 22.9200/32.2648 Exempt
Assistant Finance Director 32.9968/47.6559 Exempt
Assistant Public Works Director / Manager of Engineering Services 34.0370/51.6755 Exempt
Assistant Utilities Director – Distribution 48.7903/69.3328 Exempt
Assistant Utilities Director – Production 52.8344/75.1064 Exempt
Assistant Utilities Director – Transmission 52.8344/75.1064 Exempt
Attorney 29.3208/45.2405 Exempt
Biosolids Technician 18.5804/27.3972 40 hrs/week
Building Department Director 34.3474/50.2154 Exempt
CADD Operator 21.0997/30.3529 40 hrs/week
Cemetery Superintendent 21.3846/33.6384 Exempt
City Administrator 69.4139/81.0483 Exempt
City Attorney 41.5086/59.8505 Exempt
City Clerk 28.7959/41.4076 Exempt
Civil Engineer I 28.4483/41.1268 Exempt
Civil Engineer II 32.9968/47.6559 Exempt
Civil Engineering Manager – Utility PCC 35.9394/53.7496 Exempt
Collection System Supervisor 23.5416/33.4641 40 hrs/week
Community Service Officer 15.0188/21.2122 40 hrs/week
Custodian – Library, Police 13.7301/19.7513 40 hrs/week
Customer Service Representative – Part time 9.0721/13.6081 40 hrs/week
Customer Service Team Leader 19.8856/27.1643 Exempt
Electric Distribution Superintendent 36.9413/50.3850 Exempt
Electric Distribution Supervisor 31.1960/42.5738 40 hrs/week
Electric Underground Superintendent 32.8985/44.8796 Exempt
Electrical Engineer I 28.4483/41.1268 Exempt
Electrical Engineer II 32.9968/47.6559 Exempt
Emergency Management Deputy Director 24.4553/36.9584 Exempt
Emergency Management Director 34.8053/52.5845 Exempt
Engineer I – Public Works 30.9998/43.6156 Exempt
Engineer I – WWTP 30.9998/43.6156 Exempt
Engineering Technician - WWTP 20.5756/29.0698 40 hrs/week
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Classification
Hourly Pay Range Min/Max Overtime Eligibility
Equipment Operator - Solid Waste 17.6593/26.2408 40 hrs/week
Finance Director 40.3733/63.5433 Exempt
Finance Operations Supervisor 21.4328/30.3065 Exempt
Fire Chief 38.9843/61.0493 Exempt
Fire EMS Division Chief 34.5645/48.9259 Exempt
Fire Operations Division Chief 34.5645/48.9259 Exempt
Fire Prevention Division Chief 34.4808/46.9413 Exempt
Fleet Services Shop Foreman 23.2034/34.9990 40 hrs/week
GIS Coordinator - PW 25.8244/39.2199 40 hrs/week
Golf Course Superintendent 24.8718/35.8958 Exempt
Grounds Management Crew Chief – Cemetery 19.0220/30.1640 40 hrs/week
Grounds Management Crew Chief – Parks 20.0248/30.3237 40 hrs/week
Human Resources Director 35.1215/52.0396 Exempt
Human Resources Benefits/Risk Mgmt Coordinator 20.8994/33.9014 40 hrs/week
Human Resources Recruiter 20.8994/33.9014 40 hrs/week
Human Resources Specialist 20.8994/33.9014 40 hrs/week
Information Technology Manager 34.8074/55.1841 Exempt
Legal Secretary 20.6847/27.9549 40 hrs/week
Librarian I 18.7455/26.3274 Exempt
Librarian II 20.7590/29.5255 Exempt
Library Assistant I 12.6595/18.2957 40 hrs/week
Library Assistant II 15.6447/22.1478 40 hrs/week
Library Assistant Director 31.5904/49.4024 Exempt
Library Director 39.7504/58.9620 Exempt
Library Page 8.2000/11.6159 40 hrs/week
Library Secretary 15.7519/22.3860 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker – Golf 15.6208/24.9970 40 hrs/week
Meter Reader Supervisor 19.2174/28.0738 Exempt
MPO Program Manager 24.7948/36.8559 Exempt
Office Manager – Police Department 17.9564/26.4955 40 hrs/week
Parks and Recreation Director 38.4511/60.0943 Exempt
Parks Superintendent 27.2713/41.6346 Exempt
Payroll Specialist 18.7997/28.1091 40 hrs/week
Planning Director 37.6723/57.6708 Exempt
Police Captain 34.9429/49.7333 Exempt
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Classification
Hourly Pay Range Min/Max Overtime Eligibility
Police Chief 42.1654/61.0493 Exempt
Power Plant Maintenance Supervisor 31.5808/44.6375 Exempt
Power Plant Operations Supervisor 35.6296/50.2981 Exempt
Power Plant Superintendent – Burdick 38.2626/54.3581 Exempt
Power Plant Superintendent – PGS 44.1110/62.6376 Exempt
Public Information Officer 26.1389/39.4498 Exempt
Public Works Director 40.8216/63.4845 Exempt
Public Works Engineer 32.3635/46.7971 Exempt
Receptionist 15.7641/24.1323 40 hrs/week
Recreation Coordinator 20.5951/30.9711 Exempt
Recreation Superintendent 31.4938/47.9823 Exempt
Regulatory and Environmental Manager 31.0686/45.7759 Exempt
Senior Electrical Engineer 36.1078/52.1496 Exempt
Senior Public Safety Dispatcher 18.8259/24.8656 40 hrs/week
Senior Utility Secretary 16.0493/22.9174 40 hrs/week
Shooting Range Superintendent 25.2951/39.5535 Exempt
Solid Waste Division Clerk - Full Time 18.6018/22.8997 40 hrs/week
Solid Waste Division Clerk - Part Time 16.5628/20.7941 40 hrs/week
Solid Waste Foreman 21.2589/30.4054 40 hrs/week
Solid Waste Superintendent 30.2660/46.2916 Exempt
Street Superintendent 27.9816/42.5650 Exempt
Street Foreman 22.6046/34.1031 40 hrs/week
Turf Management Specialist 22.3531/31.6433 40 hrs/week
Utilities Director 72.3810/96.4843 Exempt
Utility Production Engineer 36.9261/54.4330 Exempt
Utility Warehouse Supervisor 25.1009/35.8566 40 hrs/week
Victim Assistance Unit Coordinator 14.8356/22.1980 40 hrs/week
Victim/Witness Advocate 13.5989/20.3476 40 hrs/week
Wastewater Plant Chief Operator 23.0656/31.4978 40 hrs/week
Wastewater Plant Engineer 33.6168/48.9736 Exempt
Wastewater Plant Operations Engineer 32.3635/46.2278 Exempt
Wastewater Plant Maintenance Supervisor 24.9808/33.6386 40 hrs/week
Wastewater Plant Regulatory Compliance Manager 26.5131/37.8945 Exempt
Water Superintendent 30.5735/45.3774 Exempt
Water Supervisor 24.1795/35.0998 40 hrs/week
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Classification
Hourly Pay Range Min/Max Overtime Eligibility
Worker / Seasonal 8.0000/20.0000 Exempt
Worker / Temporary 8.0000/20.0000 40 hrs/week
A shift differential of $0.25 per hour shall be added to the base hourly wage for persons
in the employee classification Senior Public Safety Dispatcher who work a complete shift any
hours or portion thereof that begins between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Employees who work full
shifts any hours or portion thereof from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. will receive a shift differential of
$0.25 per hour. This does not include persons who work the day shift. Shift differential will
only be paid for actual hours worked. Paid leave will not qualify for the shift differential pay.
SECTION 2. The currently occupied classifications of employees of the City of
Grand Island included under the AFSCME labor agreement, and the ranges of compensation
(salary and wages, excluding shift differential as provided by contract) to be paid for such
classifications, and the number of hours and work period which certain such employees included
under the AFSCME labor agreement shall work prior to overtime eligibility are as follows:
Classification Hourly Pay Range Min/Max Overtime Eligibility
Equipment Operator – Streets 17.6592/26.1596 40 hrs/week
Fleet Services Mechanic 19.8687/29.4370 40 hrs/week
Horticulturist 19.6840/29.2153 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker – Cemetery 16.9683/25.1576 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker – Parks 16.7768/24.8881 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker – Streets 16.6527/24.6864 40 hrs/week
Senior Equipment Operator – Streets 19.0833/28.3039 40 hrs/week
Senior Maintenance Worker – Streets 18.9955/28.1736 40 hrs/week
Traffic Signal Technician 18.9078/28.0436 40 hrs/week
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SECTION 3. The currently occupied classifications of employees of the City of
Grand Island included under the IBEW labor agreements, and the ranges of compensation (salary
and wages, excluding shift differential as provided by contract) to be paid for such
classifications, and the number of hours and work period which certain such employees included
under the IBEW labor agreements shall work prior to overtime eligibility are as follows:
Classification
Hourly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Accounting Clerk 16.5539/21.9059 40 hrs/week
Cashier 15.4142/21.0044 40 hrs/week
Custodian 16.8533/19.9014 40 hrs/week
Electric Distribution Crew Chief 32.2470/41.0121 40 hrs/week
Electric Underground Crew Chief 32.2470/41.0121 40 hrs/week
Engineering Technician I 19.7395/28.2435 40 hrs/week
Engineering Technician II 24.4019/33.4582 40 hrs/week
Instrument Technician 29.9500/39.5665 40 hrs/week
Lineworker Apprentice 21.7042/31.8251 40 hrs/week
Lineworker First Class 31.6997/37.4917 40 hrs/week
Materials Handler 23.4211/31.3954 40 hrs/week
Meter Reader 18.1497/23.6678 40 hrs/week
Meter Technician 24.4611/30.2316 40 hrs/week
Payroll Clerk 16.5539/21.9059 40 hrs/week
Power Dispatcher I 28.4126/39.5046 40 hrs/week
Power Dispatcher II 29.8421/41.4857 40 hrs/week
Power Plant Maintenance Mechanic 28.9972/36.1069 40 hrs/week
Power Plant Operator 31.7732/37.0102 40 hrs/week
Senior Accounting Clerk 18.5174/24.2563 40 hrs/week
Senior Engineering Technician 31.7854/38.8983 40 hrs/week
Senior Materials Handler 28.3828/37.0215 40 hrs/week
Senior Meter Reader 21.4958/25.5129 40 hrs/week
Senior Power Dispatcher 35.5564/48.7934 40 hrs/week
Senior Power Plant Operator 34.8313/44.6525 40 hrs/week
Senior Substation Technician 38.6369/40.0443 40 hrs/week
Senior Water Maintenance Worker 23.7409/31.2614 40 hrs/week
Substation Technician 35.7676/37.1874 40 hrs/week
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Classification
Hourly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Systems Technician 31.5213/40.0443 40 hrs/week
Tree Trim Crew Chief 29.0629/36.0920 40 hrs/week
Utility Electrician 27.8916/36.6549 40 hrs/week
Utility Technician 26.9776/37.9478 40 hrs/week
Utility Warehouse Clerk 21.0186/25.9320 40 hrs/week
Water Maintenance Worker 19.4013/26.8300 40 hrs/week
Wireworker I 22.8595/32.3233 40 hrs/week
Wireworker II 31.6997/37.4917 40 hrs/week
SECTION 4. The currently occupied classifications of employees of the City of
Grand Island included under the FOP labor agreement, and the ranges of compensation (salary
and wages, excluding shift differential as provided by contract) to be paid for such
classifications, and the number of hours and work period which certain such employees included
under the FOP labor agreement shall work prior to overtime eligibility are as follows:
Classification
Hourly Pay Range
Min/Max
Police Officer 20.3647/31.1988
Police Sergeant 25.4884/38.2746
OVERTIME ELIGIBILITY
The City has reserved its right to the utilization of the 207(k) FLSA exemption and will
implement this as the hours of work effective the first full pay period following the execution of
the labor agreement. The pay period for purposes of calculating overtime shall consist of a
fourteen (14) day cycle that runs concurrent with the City’s current payroll cycle. For purposes
of calculating eligibility for overtime, “hours worked” shall include actual hours worked,
vacation, personal leave and holiday hours. Employees shall be eligible for overtime when they
exceed their hours scheduled for work in the fourteen (14) day pay cycle with a minimum of
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eighty (80) hours. There shall also be established for each employee in the bargaining unit a
Training and Special Events bank of thirty (30) hours per individual per contract year. Each
employee may be scheduled for training or special event duty with a minimum of seven (7) days
notice prior to the commencement of the pay period and the training and special events bank
hours may be added to the eighty (80) hour, two (2) week pay period up to eighty-six (86) hours
and these hours shall not be eligible for overtime. Training and special events hours worked in
excess of eighty-six (86) hours in a two week pay period will be eligible for overtime, but will
not be subtracted from the Training and Special Events bank. All work completed after eighty
(80) hours in a pay period that is performed for work that is funded by grants from parties
outside or other than the City of Grand Island, shall be paid overtime for the time worked after
eighty (80) hours, if the time is funded at overtime rates by the grant. Any such grant hours are
not deducted from the Training and Special Events bank.
SECTION 5. The currently occupied classifications of employees of the City of
Grand Island included under the IAFF labor agreement, and the ranges of compensation (salary
and wages, excluding shift differential as provided by contract) to be paid for such
classifications, and the number of hours and work period which certain such employees included
under the IAFF labor agreement shall work prior to overtime eligibility are as follows:
Classification Hourly Pay Range Min/Max Overtime Eligibility
Fire Captain 19.3620/26.8470 212 hrs/28 days
Firefighter / EMT 14.5913/21.1752 212 hrs/28 days
Firefighter / Paramedic 16.4433/23.2233 212 hrs/28 days
Life Safety Inspector 22.1598/31.4421 40 hrs/week
Shift Commander 23.4973/30.7513 212 hrs/28 days
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IAFF employees, with the exception of the Life Safety Inspector, will be eligible
for overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 212 hours in each 28-day pay period, unless
recall or mandatory overtime is required as specified in the IAFF labor agreement. When an
employee is assigned as an Apparatus Operator (not including ambulance or service vehicles) for
an entire 24 hour shift, the employee will receive an additional fifty cents ($.50) per hour.
SECTION 6. The currently occupied classifications of the employees of the City
of Grand Island included under the IBEW-WWTP labor agreement, and the ranges of
compensation salary and wages, excluding shift differential as provided by contract, to be paid
for such classifications, and the number of hours and work period which certain such employees
included under the IBEW-WWTP labor agreement shall work prior to overtime eligibility are as
follows:
Classification Hourly Pay Range Min/Max Overtime Eligibility
Accounting Technician – WWTP 16.6792/23.4693 40 hrs/week
Equipment Operator – WWTP 17.6458/24.8295 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Mechanic I 18.0428/25.3881 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Mechanic II 20.5493/28.9150 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker – WWTP 18.3529/25.8245 40 hrs/week
Wastewater Clerk 14.2480/20.0481 40 hrs/week
Wastewater Plant Laboratory Technician 19.3409/27.2145 40 hrs/week
Wastewater Plant Operator I 16.8551/23.7171 40 hrs/week
Wastewater Plant Operator II 18.8456/26.5178 40 hrs/week
Employees covered under the IBEW Wastewater Treatment Plant labor agreement who are
regularly scheduled to work swing shift will receive an additional 15 cents ($0.15) per hour;
employees who are regularly scheduled to work graveyard shift will receive an additional 25
cents ($0.25) per hour for wages attributable to those shifts. One lead Maintenance Worker
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covered under the IBEW Wastewater Treatment Plant labor agreement may receive forty dollars
($40) per pay period stipend.
SECTION 7. The currently occupied classifications of the employees of the City
of Grand Island included under the IBEW-Service/Clerical labor agreement, and the ranges of
compensation salary and wages to be paid for such classifications, and the number of hours and
work period which certain such employees included under the IBEW-Service/Clerical labor
agreement shall work prior to overtime eligibility are as follows:
Classification Hourly Pay Range Min/Max Overtime Eligibility
Accounting Technician – Streets 17.6953/23.6213 40 hrs/week
Accounts Payable Clerk 16.5436/23.9354 40 hrs/week
Administrative Assistant 17.9647/25.7664 40 hrs/week
Administrative Assistant - Parks 17.4699/24.8277 40 hrs/week
Audio Video Technician 17.9640/25.3425 40 hrs/week
Building Inspector 21.1769/30.0475 40 hrs/week
Building Secretary 16.2724/23.1257 40 hrs/week
Community Development Administrator 19.5714/28.1399 40 hrs/week
Community Development Specialist 17.9647/25.7664 40 hrs/week
Computer Operator 21.6171/28.4170 40 hrs/week
Computer Programmer 23.2129/34.0191 40 hrs/week
Computer Technician 22.2655/29.2700 40 hrs/week
Crime Analyst 19.7328/28.0138 40 hrs/week
Electrical Inspector 21.1769/30.0475 40 hrs/week
Emergency Management Coordinator 17.4699/24.8277 40 hrs/week
Engineering Technician – Public Works 20.8417/29.3937 40 hrs/week
Evidence Technician 15.9999/23.4138 40 hrs/week
Finance Secretary 16.2724/23.1258 40 hrs/week
GIS Coordinator 25.2853/35.4803 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker I – Building, Library 16.1251/21.8229 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker II – Building, Police 16.9931/23.0359 40 hrs/week
Planning Secretary 16.2724/23.1258 40 hrs/week
Planning Technician 22.3861/31.4963 40/hrs/week
Plans Examiner 21.6952/30.7830 40 hrs/week
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Plumbing Inspector 21.1769/30.0475 40 hrs/week
Police Records Clerk – Full Time 14.5968/20.3181 40 hrs/week
Public Safety Dispatcher 16.0865/23.4979 40 hrs/week
Shooting Range Operator 22.2151/30.1130 40 hrs/week
Stormwater TechnicianProgram Manager 21.0996/29.7575 40 hrs/week
Utility Secretary 16.2724/23.1258 40 hrs/week
A shift differential of $0.15 per hour shall be added to the base hourly wage for persons in the
employee classification Public Safety Dispatcher who work a complete shift that beginsany
hours or a portion thereof between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Employees who work full shiftsany
hours or portion thereof from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. will receive a shift differential of $0.25 per
hour. This does not include persons who work the day shift. Shift differential will only be paid
for actual hours worked. Paid leave will not qualify for the shift differential pay. A shift
differential of $0.25 per hour shall be added to the base hourly wage for persons who work
rotating shifts covered by the IBEW Utilities labor agreement in the employee classifications of
Power Dispatcher I, Power Dispatcher II, Power Plant Operator, Senior Power Dispatcher and
Senior Power Plant Operator.
SECTION 8. The classification of employees included under labor agreements
with the City of Grand Island, and the ranges of compensation (salary and wages, excluding shift
differential as provided by contract) to be paid for such classifications, and the number of hours
and work period which certain such employees shall work prior to overtime eligibility are as
stated above. All employees covered by the IAFF labor agreement, except Life Safety Inspector,
will be credited five hundred twenty-five dollars ($525) annual credit to be used for the purchase
of the uniform item purchases as needed. New hires will receive four hundred dollars ($400)
credit for the purchase of initial uniforms. After probation they shall receive an additional five
hundred dollars ($500) for the purchase of a Class A uniform or other items as necessary. All
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employees of the FOP labor agreement shall be paid a clothing and uniform allowance in
addition to regular salary of $25.00 per pay period. If any such employee covered by the FOP
labor agreements shall resign, or his or her employment be terminated for any reason
whatsoever, the clothing allowance shall be paid on a prorata basis, but no allowance shall be
made for a fraction of a month. New employees covered by the IBEW – Utilities labor
agreement who are required to wear full fire retardant (FR) clothing will be eligible for a one-
time reimbursement up to $1,200 to purchase or rent required uniforms. All other employees
required to wear full FR clothing will be eligible for reimbursement up to $600 annually. The
non-union position of Meter Reader Supervisor who are required to wear full fire retardant
clothing will be eligible for an annual stipend of $600 to purchase or rent required uniforms.
Those employees who are required to wear partial fire retardant clothing will be eligible for an
annual stipend of $350. Employees will be reimbursed for said purchases with a receipt showing
proof of purchase.
Fire Chief and Fire Division Chiefs shall be paid a clothing allowance of $484.08
per year, divided into 24 pay periods. Police Chief and Police Captains shall be paid a clothing
allowance of $650.00 per year, divided into 26 pay periods.
Non-union employees and employees covered by the FOP labor agreement, the
IAFF labor agreement, the IBEW Utilities, Finance, Service/Clerical and Wastewater Treatment
Plant labor agreements may receive an annual stipend not to exceed $1,500 for bilingual pay.
Employees covered by the AFSCME labor agreement shall be granted a meal
allowance of $4.50 if they are required to work two (2) hours overtime consecutively with their
normal working hours during an emergency situation, and if such overtime would normally
interfere with and disrupt the employee’s normal meal schedule. Employees covered by the
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IBEW - Utilities labor agreement shall be allowed a meal allowance for actual cost, or up to
$7.00 per meal, if they are required to work two (2) hours overtime consecutively with their
normal working hours and if such overtime would normally interfere with and disrupt the
employee’s normal meal schedule. Direct supervisors of employees who are covered by labor
agreements which allow overtime meal allowance shall be entitled to the same meal allowance
benefit.
Non-exempt direct supervisors of employees who are covered by labor
agreements which allow stand-by pay shall be entitled to the same stand-by pay benefit.
Utilities Department personnel in the IBEW bargaining unit and the
classifications of Meter Reader Supervisor, Power Plant Superintendent, Power Plant Supervisor,
Electric Distribution Superintendent, Electric Distribution Supervisor, Water Superintendent,
Water Supervisor, and Electric Underground Superintendent shall be eligible to participate in a
voluntary uniform program providing an allowance up to $18.00 per month. When protective
clothing is required for Utilities Department and Wastewater Treatment Plant personnel covered
by the IBEW labor agreements and employees covered by the AFSCME labor agreement, except
the Fleet Services Division of the Public Works Department, the City shall pay 60% of the actual
cost of providing and cleaning said clothing and the employees 40% of said cost. Full-time Fleet
Services personnel shall receive a uniform allowance of $12 biweekly. Public Works Department
personnel in the job classifications of Fleet Services Shop Foreman and Fleet Services Mechanic
shall receive a tool allowance of $15 biweekly. The City will reimburse 60% of the actual cost of
providing up to 2 pairs of steel toe or safety toe boots that meets the ANSI standard per contract
year for employees covered by the IBEW Wastewater Treatment Plant labor agreement.
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SECTION 9. Employees shall be compensated for unused medical leave as
follows:
(A) All employees covered in the IBEW Utilities labor agreements shall be
paid for forty-seven percent (47%) of their accumulated medical leave at the time
of their retirement, early retirement, or death, not to exceed four hundred eighty-
eight and one third hours (calculated at 47% x 1,039 hours = 488.33 hours), the
rate of compensation to be based on the employee’s salary at the time of
retirement or death. Employees covered in the IAFF labor agreement, with the
exception of Life Safety Inspector, shall have a contribution to a VEBA made on
their behalf in lieu of payment for thirty-eight percent (38%) of their accumulated
medical leave at the time of their retirement, not to exceed five hundred ninety-
eight and eighty-eight hundredths hours (calculated at 38% x 1,576 hours =
598.88 hours). The Life Safety Inspector shall have a contribution to a VEBA
made on their behalf in lieu of payment for fifty percent (50%) of their
accumulated medical leave at the time of their retirement, not to exceed five
hundred forty-two hours (calculated at 50% x 1,084 = 542). The amount of
contribution will be based upon the employee’s salary at the time of retirement.
Employees covered by the IBEW Service/Clerical, IBEW Finance, and IBEW
Wastewater Treatment Plant labor agreements shall have a contribution to a
VEBA made on their behalf in lieu of payment for twenty-five percent (25%) of
their accumulated medical leave at the time of retirement or death, based on the
employee’s salary at the time of retirement not to exceed 334.75 hours (calculated
at 25% x 1,339 hours = 334.75 hours.) Non-union employees shall have a
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contribution to a VEBA made on their behalf in lieu of payment for fifty percent
(50%) of their accumulated medical leave at the time of their retirement, not to
exceed five hundred forty-two hours (calculated at 50% x 1,084 = 542). The
amount of contribution will be based upon the employee’s salary at the time of
retirement. Employees hired before October 1, 2014 covered by the AFSCME
labor agreement shall be paid thirty-five (35%) of their accumulated medical
leave bank at the time of their retirement, based on the employee’s salary at the
time of retirement not to exceed four hundred sixty-eight and sixty-five
hundredths hours (calculated at 35% x 1339 hours = 468.65 hours). Employees
hired on or after October 1, 2014, covered by the AFSCME labor agreement will
not receive compensation at retirement for unused medical leave. All employees
covered under the FOP labor agreement shall be paid thirty-seven and one-half
percent (37.5%) of their accumulated medical leave bank at the time of their
retirement, not to exceed four hundred eighty hours (calculated at 37.5% x 1,280
hours = 480 hrs.), based on the employee’s salary at the time of retirement. If
death occurs while in the line of duty, employees covered under the FOP labor
agreement shall be paid fifty percent (50%) of their accumulated medical leave
bank at the time of their death, not to exceed six hundred forty hours (50% x
1,280 hours = 640 hrs.), based on the employee’s salary at the time of their death.
(B) The City Administrator and department heads shall have a contribution
made to their VEBA for one-half of their accumulated medical leave, not to
exceed 30 days of pay, upon their resignation, the rate of compensation to be
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based upon the salary at the time of termination. Compensation for unused
medical leave at retirement shall be as provided for non-union employees.
(C) The death of an employee shall be treated the same as retirement, and
payment shall be made to the employee’s beneficiary or estate for one-half of all
unused medical leave for non-union employees and as defined in labor
agreements for all other employees.
SECTION 10. Non-union employees shall have a contribution made on their
behalf to their VEBA account in the amount of $30.00 per pay period. Employees represented by
the IBEW Service/Clerical, IBEW Wastewater Treatment Plant, and IBEW Finance labor
agreements shall have a contribution made on their behalf to the VEBA account of $15 per pay
period. Employees represented by the IBEW Utilities labor agreement shall have a contribution
made on their behalf to their VEBA account in the amount of $20.00 per pay period. Employees
represented by the IAFF labor agreement shall have a contribution made on their behalf to the
VEBA account of $10 per pay period.
SECTION 11. The validity of any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase
of this ordinance shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other section, subsection,
sentence, clause, or phrase thereof.
SECTION 12.The adjustments identified herein shall be effective on the date of
passage and publication in pamphlet form in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law effective. October 5, 2015.
SECTION 13. Those portions of Ordinance No. 9549 and all other parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same are, hereby repealed.
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Enacted: October 13, 2015
____________________________________ Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Council Session
Item G-1
Approving Minutes of September 22, 2015 City Council Regular
Meeting
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
September 22, 2015
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First
Street, on September 22, 2015. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island
Independent on September 16, 2015.
Mayor Jeremy L. Jensen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Mitch Nickerson, Mark Stelk, Chuck Haase, Julie Hehnke, Linna Dee
Donaldson, Michelle Fitzke, Vaughn Minton, Roger Steele, and Mike Paulick. Councilmember
Jeremy Jones was absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Marlan
Ferguson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Interim Finance Director William Clingman, City
Attorney Robert Sivick, and Public Works Director John Collins.
Mayor Jensen introduced Community Youth Council member Hunter Moural and board member
Ramona Otto.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor John Hayes, Grace Baptist Church, 1115 South Vine Street
followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Donaldson, second by Haase to adjourn to the Board
of Equalization. Motion adopted.
#2015-BE-8 - Consideration of Determining Benefits for Water Main District 414T - Starlite
Subdivision Lots 1 & 2. Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that Water Main District
414T was built in 1994 as a tap district. Since then a portion of farm land had been subdivided
into Starlite Subdivision consisting of two lots. Staff recommended the connection fee be
proportionally split between the two lots.
Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2015-BE-8. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2015-BE-9 - Consideration of Determining Benefits and Levy Special Assessments for Webb
Road Street Improvement District No. 1260; South Webb Road Extending North from Stolley
Park Road to Union Pacific Railroad Tracks. Public Works Director John Collins reported that
work on Street Improvement District No. 1260 had been completed and cost for the project
would be assessed to the adjacent property owners. Total cost of the project was $1,611,703.25.
Mary Brenton, 1423 So. Webb Road questioned the assessments. Mark Stauss, 233 Redwood
Road spoke in opposition. Mr. Collins commented on the assessment process and project over
runs. City Attorney Robert Sivick explained the costs were assessed to the property owners in the
district rather than all the taxpayers of the City. Sanitary sewer for this district was mentioned.
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Motion by Nickerson, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2015-BE-9. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Steele, Minton, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke, Haase, Stelk, and Nickerson voted
aye. Councilmember Paulick voted no. Motion adopted.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Donaldson, second by Fitzke to return to
Regular Session. Motion adopted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 1203 S. Stuhr Road - Midland Ag Service,
Inc.). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement located at
1203 S. Stuhr Road was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair
power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. Verizon Wireless has recently
constructed a new cell tower and equipment building located east of the Stuhr Road – Fonner
Park Road intersection. In order to serve their facilities, the Utilities Department needed to
acquire an easement for operation, maintenance, and access of primary underground power lines,
a pad-mount transformer, and related electrical appurtenances. Staff recommended approval. No
public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 1911 Diers Avenue – Fugate. Utilities
Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement located at 1911 Diers
Avenue was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power
appurtenances, including lines and transformers. The Taco Bell restaurant located at the
northeast corner of State Street and Diers Avenue is being completely rebuilt. In order to serve
the new facilities, the Utilities Department needed to acquire an easement for operation,
maintenance, and access of primary underground power lines, a pad-mount transformer, and
related electrical appurtenances. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request to Rezone Property located at 2228 North Webb Road from CD
Commercial Development to Amended CD Commercial Development (Grand Island Joint
Venture, LLC). Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that the developers were
requesting changes to the plan as approved to accommodate marketing opportunities and
enhance the appearance of this property from the U.S. Highway 281 side. Staff recommended
approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on the Annual Report by the Grand Island Area Economic Development
Corporation/Citizen Advisory Review Committee on the Economic Development Program Plan.
Dehn Renter, President of the Citizen Advisory Review Committee (CARC) stated the CARC
had met and recommended approval of the EDC Annual Report. Dave Taylor, president of
Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation (GIAEDC) gave the annual report. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Utility Easement for the North Interceptor Phase II;
Sanitary Sewer Project No. 2013-S-4(Grudzinski & Solorzano). Public Works Director John
Collins reported that acquisition of public utility easements were needed for the North
Interceptor Phase II in order to replace aged force main sanitary sewer, reduce or eliminate
current sewer pumping station(s), and provide additional capacity for existing and new growth
areas of Grand Island. These easements would allow for the construction, operation,
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maintenance, extension, repair, replacement, and removal of public utilities within the
easements. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Donaldson moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by
title on three different days are suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#9558 - Consideration of Request to Rezone Property located at 2228 North Webb Road
from CD Commercial Development to Amended CD Commercial Development (Grand
Island Joint Venture, LLC)
#9559 - Consideration of Assessments for Webb Road Street Improvement District No.
1260; South Webb Road Extending North from Stolley Park Road to Union Pacific
Railroad Tracks
be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only and that the City Clerk
be permitted to call out the number of these ordinances on second reading and then upon final
passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage.”
Councilmember Nickerson seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
#9558 - Consideration of Request to Rezone Property located at 2228 North Webb Road
from CD Commercial Development to Amended CD Commercial Development (Grand
Island Joint Venture, LLC)
Motion by Paulick, second by Stelk to approve Ordinance #9558.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9558 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9558 on second and final reading. All those in favor of the passage of
this ordinance on second and final reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor Jensen: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9558 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9559 - Consideration of Assessments for Webb Road Street Improvement District No.
1260; South Webb Road Extending North from Stolley Park Road to Union Pacific
Railroad Tracks
Motion by Minton, second by Donaldson to approve Ordinance #9559.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9559 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Steele, Minton,
Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke, Stelk, and Nickerson voted aye. Councilmember Paulick voted no.
Motion adopted.
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City Clerk: Ordinance #9559 on second and final reading. All those in favor of the passage of
this ordinance on second and final reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Steele, Minton, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke, Stelk, and Nickerson voted aye.
Councilmember Paulick voted no. Motion adopted.
Mayor Jensen: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9559 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent agenda items G-14 (#2015-258), G-18 (#2015-262) and G-22
(#2015-266) were removed for further discussion. Motion by Stelk, second by Hehnke to
approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of September 8, 2015 City Council Meeting.
Approving Minutes of September 15, 2015 City Council Study Session.
Receipt of Official Document – Tort Claim filed by Dumale Bariyiga.
Approving Re-Appointments of Dehn Renter, Jeff Vinson, and Tim White to the Citizens
Advisory Review Committee Board.
Approving Re-Appointment of Glen Murray to the Community Redevelopment Authority Board.
Approving Garbage Permits for Heartland Disposal and Mid-Nebraska Disposal, Inc. and Refuse
Permits for Full Circle Rolloffs and O’Neill Transportation and Equipment LLC.
#2015-251 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Grand Island Mall 18th
Subdivision. It was noted that Grand Island Joint Ventures, LLC, owners, had submitted the
Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Grand Island Mall 18th Subdivision for the purpose of
creating 7 lots located north of State Street and east of US Highway 281 consisting of 16.43
acres.
#2015-252 - Approving Municipal Advisory Services Agreement with Smith Hayes Financial
Services Corporation in an Amount of $5,000 Annually.
#2015-253 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement located at 1203 S. Stuhr Road (Midland
Ag Service, Inc.).
#2015-254 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement located at 1911 Diers Avenue (J. Larry
Fugate Revocable Trust).
#2015-255 - Approving Bid Award for Purchase of Sulfuric Acid with Telemetry Program at
Platte Generating Station with Univar of Omaha, NE in an Estimated Amount of $65,575.92.
#2015-256 - Approving Renewable Energy Credit Agreement with Nebraska City, Nebraska.
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#2015-257 - Approving Renewable Energy Credit Agreement with Neligh, Nebraska.
#2015-258 - Approving First Amendment to the License Agreement with Unite Private Network.
Motion by Haase, second by Hehnke to discuss this item on October 6, 2015 Study Session and
take action on October 13, 2015. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2015-259 - Approving Acquisition of Public Utility Easement for the North Interceptor Phase
II; Sanitary Sewer Project No. 2013-S-4(Grudzinski & Solorzano).
#2015-260 - Approving Temporary Construction Easement for the North Interceptor Phase II;
Sanitary Sewer Project No. 2013-S-4 (Grudzinski & Solorzano).
#2015-261 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion with Galvan Construction, Inc. of Grand
Island, NE for Water Service Lowering at 219 East Charles Street and Scheduling the Board of
Equalization for October 27, 2015.
#2015-262 - Approving Designating Loading Zone in Front of 363 North Cleburn Street. Gene
Rossenberg, 363 North Cleburn Street spoke in support.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2015-262. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2015-263 - Approving Designation of Sole Source for Return Activated Sludge (RAS) Pumps
at the Waste Water Treatment Plant with Pentair/Fairbanks-Nijhuis of Omaha, NE in an Amount
of $198,697.00.
#2015-264 - Approving Request from the GRACE Foundation for Permission to Use City Streets
and State Highway for the 2016 10K Race and 2-Mile Family Fun Run.
#2015-265 - Approving Bid Award for CDBG Revitalization Fund -The Chocolate Bar with Fox
Construction, Inc. of Grand Island, NE in an Amount of $151,700.00.
#2015-266 - Approving Affirmation of Utilities Customer Service Center Plan for 1306 West 3rd
Street. Discussion was held regarding drainage issues in the parking lot and a drive up window.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2015-266. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Steele, Minton, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke, Haase, Stelk, and Nickerson voted
aye. Councilmember Paulick voted no. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2015-267 - Consideration of Approving the Annual Report by the Grand Island Area Economic
Development Corporation/Citizen Advisory Review Committee on the Economic Development
Program Plan. This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Citizens Review
Advisory Committee (CRAC) Chairman Dehn Renter introduced this item and stated the
committee had approved the annual report.
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Motion by Minton, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2015-267. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2015-268 - Consideration of Approving Funding for the Grand Island Area Economic
Development Corporation. Economic Development President Dave Taylor presented the
application for funding $350,000 to the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation.
Requested were the financial statements from GIAEDC.
Motion by Hehnke, second by Donaldson to approve Resolution #2015-268. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2015-269 - Consideration of Assessments for Water Main District 414T - Starlite Subdivision
Lots 1 & 2. This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Fitzke to approve Resolution #2015-269. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2015-270 - Consideration of Approving Agreement with the Clean Community System. City
Attorney Robert Sivick reported that the 2015-2016 annual budget appropriated $30,000 to the
Grand Island Area Clean Community System. This agreement was needed to specify the
obligations of each party and payment terms. Executive Director Denise McGovern-Gallagher
presented a PowerPoint outlining the work of the Grand Island Area Clean Community System.
Mentioned was that there was no glass collection in the City. Lincoln and Omaha were the only
two areas that collected glass at this time.
Motion by Haase, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2015-270. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Donaldson, second by Hehnke to approve the Claims for the period of September 9,
2015 through September 22, 2015, for a total amount of $7,101.763.90. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Council Session
Item G-2
Approving Minutes of October 6, 2015 City Council Study Session
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
October 6, 2015
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session of the City Council of the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First Street, on
October 6, 2015. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on
September 30, 2015.
Mayor Jeremy L. Jensen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following Councilmembers
were present: Mitch Nickerson, Mark Stelk, Chuck Haase, Julie Hehnke, Michelle Fitzke,
Vaughn Minton, and Roger Steele. The following Councilmembers were absent: Linna Dee
Donaldson, Jeremy Jones, and Mike Paulick. The following City Officials were present: City
Administrator Marlan Ferguson, Assistant to the City Administrator Nicki Stoltenberg, Interim
Finance Director William Clingman, City Attorney Robert Sivick, and Public Works Director
John Collins.
INVOCATION was given by Mayor Jensen followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Tom O’Neill, 2017 Barbara Ave., requested to speak on Item 1.
SPECIAL ITEM:
Presentation on First Amendment to the License Agreement with Unite Private Network (UPN).
Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director presented the following items as part of the Pole Attachment
License Agreement Amendment presentation:
License Agreements Provide for Conditions of Use of Public Right-of-Way;
All Cable and Telecommunication Providers are Allowed Attachments to Utility Poles
Through License Agreements;
FCC Communications Act, Sections 224 & 253;
Summary of Pole Attachment License Fees of which approx. $50,000 in 2015;
Typical Pole Arrangements photos;
UPN Proposed Arrangement photo;
Annual Pole Attachment charge. GIUD vs OPPD (Omaha) and LES (Lincoln); and
Standard Residential Right-of-Way arrangement street section graphic; both above and
underground.
Tom O’Neill applauded the efforts of the Grand Island Utilities Department, but suggested that
the City’s Right-of-Way agreements be reviewed.
Comments were made by Council regarding UPN and the pole attachment fees.
Tim Luchsinger answered questions concerning the pole attachment fees.
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ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Nicki Stoltenberg
Assistant to the City Administrator
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Council Session
Item G-3
#2015-271 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Concept Third Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From: Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: October 13, 2015
Subject: Concept Third Subdivision – Final Plat
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Commission
Background
This property located south of 4th Street and east of Taft Ave., in the City Of Grand
Island, in Hall County, Nebraska, consisting of 12.5469 acres and (3 Lots).
Discussion
The plat for Concept Third Subdivision was considered by the Regional Planning
Commission at the October 7, 2015 meeting.
A motion was made by Bredthauer and seconded by Kjar to approve the plat as
presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 10 members present and voting in
favor (Kjar, Haskins, Connick, Maurer, Robb, O’Neill, Ruge, Sears, Bredthauer and
Monter) and no members abstaining
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the final plat as presented.
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Sample Motion
Move to approve as recommended.
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MTR Services, Inc a Nebraska Corporation
Kip M Rowe, President
Developers/Owners
To create 3 lots on a tract of land south of 4th Street and east of Taft Ave., in the City of
Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska.
Size: 12.5469 acres.
Zoning: M2 – Heavy Manufacturing Zone
Road Access: City Streets
Water Public: City Water
Sewer Public: City Sewer
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September 22, 2015
Dear Members of the Board:
RE: Final Plat – Concept Third Subdivision
For reasons of Section 19-923 Revised Statues of Nebraska, as amended, there is
herewith submitted a final plat of Concept Third Subdivision, located in the City of
Grand Island, in Hall County Nebraska.
This final plat proposes to create 3 lots, a tract of land comprising all of Lot One (1),
Concept Second Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska,
said tract containing 12.547 acres.
You are hereby notified that the Regional Planning Commission will consider this
final plat at the next meeting that will be held at 6:00 p.m. on October 7, 2015 in the
Council Chambers located in Grand Island's City Hall.
Sincerely,
Chad Nabity, AICP
Planning Director
Cc: City Clerk
City Attorney
City Public Works
City Building Department
City Utilities
Manager of Postal Operations
Benjamin & Associates, Inc.
This letter was sent to the following School Districts 1R, 2, 3, 19, 82, 83, 100, 126.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 9, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015 - 271
WHEREAS MTR Services, Inc., a Nebraska Corporation, being the owner of the
land described hereon, have caused same to be surveyed, subdivided, platted and designated as
“CONCEPT THIRD SUBDIVISION”, to be laid out into 3 lots, on a tract of land, comprising all
of Lot One (1), Concept Second Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Nebraska and
containing 12.547 acres, West of the 6th P.M., in the City of Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska, and has caused a plat thereof to be acknowledged by it; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the
Boards of Education of the various school districts in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as
required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943; and
WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the
owner of the property and the City of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement
hereinbefore described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such
agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of CONCEPT THIRD
SUBDIVISION, as made out, acknowledged, and certified, is hereby approved by the City
Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the
approval and acceptance of such plat by the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 13, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Council Session
Item G-4
#2015-272 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 2710 N.
North Road - Northwest High School
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-1.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 9, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-272
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island
from The Class 6 School District of Hall and Merrick Counties, Nebraska, A.K.A. Northwest
High School, to survey, construct, inspect, maintain, repair, replace, relocate, extend, remove,
and operate thereon, public utilities and appurtenances, including lines and transformers; and;
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 13, 2015 for the purpose of
discussing the proposed acquisition of a 16 ft. utility easement located in the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska; and more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section
Two (2), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M.,
Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; thence southerly along the easterly line of
said Section Two (2), a distance of one thousand twenty six and four tenths
(1,026.4) feet; thence N59°49'W, along the center line of an existing sixteen
(16.0) foot wide easement described in Document 85000079, recorded in the
Register of Deeds Office, Hall County, Nebraska, a distance of four hundred forty
seven and two tenths (447.2) feet; thence N31°30'W, along the center line of said
existing sixteen (16.0) foot easement, a distance of one hundred eighty two
(182.0) feet; thence N59°15'W, along the center line of said existing sixteen
(16.0) foot easement, a distance of two hundred thirty four and seven tenths
(234.7) feet to the ACTUAL Point of Beginning; thence continuing N59°15'W, a
distance of forty nine and fifty five hundredths (49.55) feet to a point on a center
line of an existing easement described in Document 200207656, recorded in the
Register of Deeds Office, Hall County, Nebraska, being the point of termination.
The above-described easement and right-of-way containing a total of 0.018 acres
more or less, as shown on the plat dated 9/21/2015, marked Exhibit "A" attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and
hereby is, authorized to acquire a public utility easement from The Class 6 School District of
Hall and Merrick Counties, Nebraska, A.K.A. Northwest High School, on the above-described
tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska October 13, 2015.
___________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Council Session
Item G-5
#2015-273 - Approving First Amendment to the License Agreement
with Unite Private Network
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting:October 13, 2015
Subject:License Agreement Amendment with Unite Private
Networks for Power Pole Attachments
Presenter(s):Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
On May 12, 2009 a License Agreement was approved by City Council with Unite Private
Networks to allow for various utility pole attachments across the City for fiber optic cable
installation. This agreement is similar to what is in place with other providers of cable
service.
Discussion
In July, 2015 Unite Private Networks approached the Grand Island Utilities Department
about installing several small cell network antennae to utility poles to expand the capacity
of their cell network in Grand Island. Similar projects have been completed in Omaha
and Lincoln. An amendment to the existing agreement is necessary since this involves
equipment that is above and beyond the scope of the original agreement.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to a future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the License Agreement
Amendment with Unite Private Networks for Power Pole Attachments.
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Sample Motion
Move to approve the License Agreement Amendment with Unite Private Networks for
Power Pole Attachments.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 9, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-273
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2009 City Council approved a License Agreement with
Unite Private Networks to allow for various utility pole attachments across the City for fiber
optic cable installation; and
WHEREAS, in July, 2015 Unite Private approached Grand Island Utilities
concerning the installation of several small cell network antennae to utility poles to expand the
capacity of their cell network in Grand Island; and
WHEREAS; an amendment to the existing agreement is necessary since this
involves equipment that is above and beyond the scope of the original agreement, and
WHEREAS; the Legal Department has reviewed and approved the Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the First Amendment to the License
Agreement with Unite Private Network is approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign
the Amendment on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 13, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Council Session
Item G-6
#2015-274 - Approving Acquisition of Property at 1203 West 4th
Street (Donald Enck, Jr. & Ronna Taylor)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-2.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 9, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-274
WHEREAS, the City has an interest in acquiring property located at 1203 W. 4th
Street in Grand Island, Nebraska, for the purpose of future utility expansion; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 13, 2015 for the purpose of
discussing the proposed acquisition of property, legally described as follows:
Fractional Lot One (1) in Fractional Block Three (3) of Arnold & Abbott’s
Addition to the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, and its complement:
Fractional Lot One (1) in Fractional Block Fourteen (14) of Bonnie Brae Addition
to the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, the purchase price of the property is $21,000.00; and
WHEREAS, a Purchase Agreement has been prepared by the City Attorney’s
office for such acquisition of property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNTIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island is hereby
authorized to acquire property located at 1203 W. 4th Street from Donald Enck and Ronna
Taylor, joint tenants, as set out in the Purchase Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchase Agreement for such conveyance
of property is hereby approved; and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such
agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 13, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Council Session
Item G-7
#2015-275 - Approving Change Order No. 1 for Handicap Ramp
Project No. 2015-HC-1
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Terry Brown PE, Assistant Public Works Director
Meeting:October 13, 2015
Subject:Approving Change Order No. 1 for Handicap Ramp
Project No. 2015-HC-1
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
The City Council awarded the bid, in the amount of $197,706.81, for construction of
handicap ramps at various intersection in the, known as Handicap Ramp Project No.
2015-HC-1, to The Diamond Engineering Co. of Grand Island, Nebraska on April 14,
2015 Resolution No. 2015-93.
On May 26, 2015, by Resolution No. 2015-135, City Council approved Change Order
No. 1 in the amount of $3,275.00. This change order addressed a box storm sewer that
was uncovered at the intersection of Koenig Street and Yund Street and resulted in a total
contract amount of $200,981.81. Any changes to the contract require council approval.
Discussion
Several factors have delayed completion of the project; including inclement weather and
scheduling conflicts; therefore The Diamond Engineering is requesting the final
completion date be changed from September 30, 2015 to October 30, 2015.
There will not be any contract amount increase with this change order.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve extending the completion date
to October 30, 2015, as noted in Change Order No. 1.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 9, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-275
WHEREAS, on April 14, 2015, by Resolution 2015-93, the City Council of the
City of Grand Island approved the bid of The Diamond Engineering Co. of Grand Island,
Nebraska in the amount of $197,706.81 for construction of handicap ramps at various
intersection in the City, known as Handicap Ramp Project No. 2015-HC-1; and
WHEREAS, on May 26, 2015, by Resolution No. 2015-135, City Council
approved Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $3,275.00 to address a box storm sewer that was
uncovered at the intersection of Koenig Street and Yund Street; and
WHEREAS, such change order resulted in a total contract amount of
$200,981.81; and
WHEREAS, the completion of such project has been delayed due to several
factors; and
WHEREAS, The Diamond Engineering Company has requested an extension
from September 30, 2015 to October 30, 2015 in order to complete the project; and
WHEREAS, there will not be any contract amount increase with such time
extension; and
WEREAS, the Public Works Department supports such contract extension.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor be, and hereby is,
authorized and directed to execute Change Order No. 1 between the City of Grand Island and
The Diamond Engineering Co. of Grand Island, Nebraska to provide the requested time
extension for Handicap Ramp Project No. 2015-HC-1.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 13, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Council Session
Item G-8
#2015-276 - Approving Bid Award for Snow Removal Services
2015/2016 for the Streets Division of the Public Works Department
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Shannon Callahan, Streets Superintendent
Meeting:October 13, 2015
Subject:Approving Bid Award for Snow Removal Services
2015/2016 for the Streets Division of the Public Works
Department
Presenter(s):John Collins, Public Works Director
Background
Snow Removal Services 2015-2016 bid request was advertised on September 12, 2015
and mailed to nine (9) potential bidders.
The intent of this contract is to secure prices for equipment and labor to clear snow from
City-owned Streets during snow removal operations in the 2015-2016 winter season.
Discussion
One bid was received and opened on September 29, 2015
A summary of historic bid awards and the current bids submitted are shown below:
2015-2016
BIDSBid Item 2013-2014
Bid Award
2014-2015
Bid Award
2015-2016
Estimate Diamond
Engineering
Dump Trucks $120.00 $165.00 $130.00 $185.00
Front End Loaders $165.00 $200.00 $175.00 $220.00
Motor Graders $175.00 $220.00 $185.00 $240.00
*Truck (16,000-20,000 GVW) with Plow N/A NO BID $130.00 NO BID
*Truck (20,000-35,000 GVW) with Plow N/A NO BID $135.00 NO BID
*Pick-up (1 ton) with Plow N/A NO BID $100.00 NO BID
Exceptions NONE
*New bid item added in 2014-2015.
The Streets Division of the Public Works Department and the Purchasing Division of the
City Attorney’s Office reviewed all bids received.
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The estimate for snow removal services is based on historic bid prices and current fuel
prices. There are no estimated or guaranteed hours of work for snow removal services
since the Streets Division plows only when necessary.
There are sufficient funds in Account No. 10033502-85312 for these services.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve awarding the contract for
Snow Removal Services 2015-2016 to The Diamond Engineering Company, of Grand
Island, Nebraska.
Sample Motion
Move to approve awarding contract to The Diamond Engineering Company.
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Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE:September 29, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.
FOR:Snow Removal Services 2015-2016
DEPARTMENT:Public Works
ESTIMATE:Dump Trucks for Hauling Snow $130.00 per hour
Front End Loaders $175.00 per hour
Motor Graders $185.00 per hour
Truck w/Plow (16,000-20,000 GVW)$125.00 per hour
Truck w/Plow (20,000-35,000 GVW)$135.00 per hour
Pick-up w/Plow (1 Ton or larger)$100.00 per hour
FUND/ACCOUNT:10033502-85213
PUBLICATION DATE:September 12, 2015
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:9
SUMMARY
Bidder:Diamond Engineering Co.
Grand Island, NE
Exceptions:None
Bid Price:Per Hour
Dump Trucks:$185.00 per hour
Front End Loaders:$220.00 per hour
Motor Graders:$240.00 per hour
Truck w/Plows (16,000-20,000) No Bid
Truck w/Plows (20,000-35,000) No Bid
Pick-up w Plow (1 ton) No Bid
cc:John Collins, Public Works Director Catrina DeLosh, PW Admin. Assist.
Marlan Ferguson, City Administrator Shannon Callahan, Street Supt.
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent William Clingman, Interim Finance Director
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 9, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-276
WHEREAS, the City Of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Snow Removal
Services 2015-2016, according to specifications on file in the office of the Public Works
Department; and
WHEREAS, on September 29, 2015 one bid was received, opened and reviewed;
and
WHEREAS, The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska,
submitted a bid in accordance with terms of the advertisement of the specifications and all other
statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being as follows:
Cost Per Hour
Trucks for Hauling Snow $185.00 per hour
Front End Loaders $220.00 per hour
Motor Graders $240.00 per hour
Truck (16,000-20,000 GVW) with Plow $ NO BID
Truck (20,000-35,000 GVW) with Plow $ NO BID
Pick-up (1 Ton and larger) with Plow $ NO BID
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of The Diamond Engineering
Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for snow removal services in the amounts identified above
is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid submitted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract between the City and such
contractor for such snow removal services be entered into, and the Mayor is hereby authorized
and directed to execute such contract on behalf of the City Of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 13, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Council Session
Item G-9
#2015-277 - Approving Change Order No. 1 for the 2015 Asphalt
Resurfacing Project No. 2015-AC-1
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Terry Brown PE, Assistant Public Works Director
Meeting:October 13, 2015
Subject:Approving Change Order No. 1 for the 2015 Asphalt
Resurfacing Project No. 2015-AC-1
Presenter(s):John Collins, Public Works Director
Background
The City Council awarded the bid, in the amount of $955,830.76, for the 2015 Asphalt
Resurfacing Project No. 2015-AC-1, to J.I.L. Asphalt Paving Co. of Grand Island,
Nebraska on June 9, 2015 via Resolution No. 2015-146.
Any changes to the contract require council approval.
Discussion
Several factors have delayed completion of the project; including inclement weather and
scheduling conflicts with events; therefore J.I.L. Asphalt Paving Co. is requesting the
final completion date be changed from October 15, 2015 to November 15, 2015.
There will not be any contract amount increase with this change order.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve extending the completion date
to November 15, 2015, as noted in Change Order No. 1.
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Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 9, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-277
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2015, by Resolution 2015-146, the City Council of the
City of Grand Island approved the bid of J.I.L. Asphalt Paving Co. of Grand Island, Nebraska in
the amount of $955,830.76 for the 2015 Asphalt Resurfacing Project, known as Project No.
2015-AC-1; and
WHEREAS, the completion of such project has been delayed due to several
factors; and
WHEREAS, J.I.L. Asphalt Paving has requested an extension from October 15,
2015 to November 15, 2015 in order to complete the project; and
WHEREAS, there will not be any contract amount increase with such time
extension; and
WEREAS, the Public Works Department supports such contract extension.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor be, and hereby is,
authorized and directed to execute Change Order No. 1 between the City of Grand Island and
J.I.L. Asphalt Paving Co. of Grand Island, Nebraska to provide the requested time extension for
the 2015 Asphalt Resurfacing Project No. 2015-AC-1.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 13, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Council Session
Item G-10
#2015-278 - Approving Contract for Concession Stand Operations
for Softball/Baseball Fields Veterans Athletic Field Complex
Staff Contact: Todd McCoy
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Todd McCoy, Parks and Recreation Director
Meeting:October 13, 2015
Subject:Concession Stand Contract Award Veterans Athletic
Field Complex
Presenter(s):Todd McCoy, Parks and Recreation Director
Background
On September 11, 2015 a request for proposals to operate the concession stand at the
Veterans Athletic Field Complex was advertised. One proposal was received. The lone
proposal came from Rathjen & Son Enterprises, Inc. dba The Snow.
Discussion
The Snow proposal meets all requirements as stated in the RFP and offers to pay the City
10% of the gross sales for the right to provide the concession services.
The Snow has successfully managed the Veterans Complex Concessions since 2012. The
adult softball association and other tournament directors have given positive references
for The Snow continuing to manage the concession operation. The proposed agreement
would expire after three years.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council award the concession rights to Rathjen
and Son Enterprises, Inc. dba The Snow.
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Sample Motion
Move to contract with Rathjen and Son Enterprises Inc. dba The Snow for concession
stand operation for a three year agreement at the Veterans Athletic Field Complex.
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Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR
CONCESSION STAND OPERATIONS FOR SOFTBALL/BASEBALL FIELDS
VETERANS ATHLETIC FIELD COMPLEX
RFP DUE DATE:September 29, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.
DEPARTMENT:Parks & Recreation
PUBLICATION DATE:September 11, 2015
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:1
SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED
The Snow
Grand Island, NE
cc:Todd McCoy, Parks & Recreations Director Patti Buettner, Parks Admin. Assist.
Marlan Ferguson, City Administrator William Clingman, Interim Finance Director
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 9, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-278
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Grand Island
invited sealed proposals for Concession Stand Operations at the Veteran’s Athletic Field
Complex; and
WHEREAS, on September 29, 2015, one (1) proposal was received and reviewed;
and
WHEREAS, Rathjen & Son Enterprises, Inc., DBA: The Snow of Grand Island,
Nebraska submitted a proposal in accordance with the terms of the advertisement for proposals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the proposal of Rathjen & Son
Enterprises, Inc., DBA: The Snow of Grand Island, Nebraska, is hereby accepted and approved
as the lowest responsive proposal submitted, and that the contract by and between the City and
the Vendor be and hereby is approved, and the Mayor is authorized to sign such contract on
behalf of the City.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 13, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Council Session
Item G-11
#2015-279 - Approving Purchase of Six (6) New 36” Cut Mowers
for the Cemetery Division
Staff Contact: Todd McCoy
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Todd McCoy, Parks and Recreation Director
Meeting:October 13, 2015
Subject:Bid Award for Six (6) New 36” Cut Mowers for use
within the Cemetery Division
Presenter(s):Todd McCoy, Parks and Recreation Director
Background
On September 20, 2015 the Parks and Recreation Department advertised for bids to
purchase six (6) new 36” cut mowers. The replacement items are necessary as the current
equipment is becoming less dependable. The new equipment will provide additional
years of service and meets the requirements of the Cemetery operation.
Discussion
One bid was received from Heck, Inc. of Peabody, Kansas. The bid provides for six (6)
new 36” riding mowers in the amount of $6,000 each. The total price of the bid is
$36,000.
Funds were budgeted this year for this purchase in capital account 10044405-85615.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of six (6)
new 36” cut mowers.
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Sample Motion
Move to approve the purchase of six (6) new 36” cut mowers from Heck, Inc. of
Peabody, Kansas. The total purchase price for equipment is $36,000.
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Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE:October 1, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.
FOR:Six (6) New 36” Cut Mowers
DEPARTMENT:Parks & Recreation
ESTIMATE:$36,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT:10044405-85615
PUBLICATION DATE:September 20, 2015
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:3
SUMMARY
Bidder:Heck, Inc.
Peabody, KS
Exceptions:None
Bid Price:Unit Cost Extended Cost
Base Bid:$6,000.00 $36,000.00
cc:Todd McCoy, Parks & Recreation Director Patti Buettner, Parks Admin. Assist.
Marlan Ferguson, City Administrator William Clingman, Interim Finance Director
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Mark Sands, Cemetery Superintendent
P1842
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 9, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-279
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Six (6) New 36” Cut
Mowers for the Grand Island Cemetery, according to plans and specifications on file with the
Parks and Recreation Department; and
WHEREAS, on October 1, 2015, one (1) bid was received, opened and reviewed;
and
WHEREAS, Heck, Inc. from Peabody, Kansas submitted a bid in accordance with
the terms of the advertisement of bids, plans and specifications and all other statutory
requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $36,000.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Heck, Inc. from Peabody,
Kansas in the amount of $36,000.00 for Six (6) New 36” Cut Mowers for the Grand Island
Cemetery is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 13, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Grand Island Council Session - 10/13/2015 Page 157 / 175
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Council Session
Item G-12
#2015-280 - Approving Purchase of Quint Fire Truck & Associated
Equipment from Smeal Fire Apparatus
Staff Contact: Cory Schmidt, Fire Chief
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Cory Schmidt, Fire Chief
Meeting:October 13, 2015
Subject:Quint Fire Truck
Presenter(s):Tim Hiemer, Division Chief
Background
The Grand Island Fire Department was authorized a budget of $750,000 for a new quint
fire truck in fiscal year 2015-16. An obvious capital need was to replace aging emergency
response vehicles. This need has been reinforced by the increasing maintenance costs
associated with the fleet. The Grand Island Fire Department is seeking to purchase a
quint fire truck which will allow a 1999 pumper and a 2000 ladder truck to be placed into
reserve status.
Discussion
The Grand Island Fire Department contacted the Houston Galveston Area Council (H-
GAC) to obtain pricing for quint fire trucks that will meet the needs of the citizens of
Grand Island. The H-GAC provided a list of prequalified vendors and their equipment
that have met the competitive bidding requirements of the City of Grand Island. From
the list, a 2016 quint fire truck from Smeal Fire Apparatus was chosen at a price of
$723,626, plus an additional $26,374 for modifications and non-standard loose
equipment. This truck will allow for the Grand Island Fire Department to better protect
the northwest section of the city along with giving better protection to the rest of the city.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approves the purchase of the quint fire
truck along with associated equipment from Smeal Fire Apparatus at a price of $750,000.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the purchase of Quint Fire Truck and associated equipment from Smeal
Fire Apparatus for the price of $750,000.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 9, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-280
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Fire Department was budgeted funds to purchase a
quint fire truck; and
WHEREAS, the H-GAC was utilized to secure competitive bids in accordance
with City procurement policy; and
WHEREAS, a 2016 quint fire truck manufactured by Smeal Fire Apparatus of
Snyder Nebraska was chosen on price, body configuration, auxiliary equipment, warranty, and
service at a purchase price of $750,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that a purchase order and subsequent
payment is authorized for the Smeal quint fire truck is hereby approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 13, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Council Session
Item G-13
#2015-281 - Consideration of Approving Assessments for Water
Main District Water Main District 466T - Airport Road
This item relates to the aforementioned Board of Equalization item D-1.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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*This Space Reserved for the Register of Deeds*
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-281
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the special benefits as determined by Resolution 2015-
BE-10 shall not be levied as special assessments but shall be certified by this resolution to the
Register of Deeds, Hall County, Nebraska, pursuant to Section 16-6,103 R.R.S. 1943. A
connection fee in the amount of the benefit identified below accruing to each property in the
district shall be paid to the City of Grand Island at the time such property becomes connected to
the water main. No property benefited as determined by this resolution shall be connected to the
water main until the connection fee is paid. The connection fees collected shall be paid into the
fund from which construction costs were made to replenish such fund for the construction costs.
According to the front foot and area of the respective lots, tracts, and real estate
within such Water Main District No. 466T, such benefits are the sums set opposite the several
descriptions as follows:
Name Description Connection Fee ($)
Bradley R. Petersen Part of the E ½, SW ¼, Section 33-12-9 78,828.00
Oscar Jr. & Rose Ann Bredthauer Part of the S ½, SE ¼, Section 33-12-9 155,133.79
Oscar Jr. & Rose Ann Bredthauer
Part of the N 11AC of E ½, NE ¼,
Section 4-11-9 76,467.16
Oscar Jr. & Rose Ann Bredthauer Part W ½ of the NE ¼, Section 4-11-9 39,446.87
Arthur E. & Dixie L. Ostermeier, Trustees
Part of the W ½, SE ¼, Section 34-11-9 76,921.40
Alice R. Erion Part of the E ½, SW ¼, Section 34-12-9 75,905.34
Darling National, LLC, an Iowa Limited
Liability Company Part of Lot 1, Wilson’s Subdivision 19,490.34
Copart of Connecticut, Inc., a Connecticut
Corporation Lot 1, Garden Place 89,143.95
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Name Description Connection Fee ($)
Douglas R. & Tamara K. Petersen
Part of the NW ¼, NW ¼, NE ¼,
Section 4-11-9 39,446.87
Douglas R. & Tamara K. Petersen Part E ½, NW ¼ , Section 4-11-9 60,915.53
Petersen Farms, Inc.Part of Lot 1, Wilson’s Subdivision 190,863.09
Petersen Farms, Inc.
Part of the W ½, W ½, SE ¼,
Section 34-12-9 9,849.76
Petersen Farms, Inc.Lot 2, Wichern Subdivision 21,779.45
Alice L. Bartlett, Trustee
Part of the W ½, W ½, SE ¼,
Section 34-11-9 7,889.37
Melvin Brahatcek Lot 1, Mader Subdivision 13,806.40
Enos C. & Sandra F. Peterson
Part of the E ½, SW ¼, SE ¼,
Section 34-12-9 7,172.16
Enos C. & Sandra F. Peterson Lot 1, Peterson Subdivision 6,694.01
Enos C. & Sandra F. Peterson Lot 2, Peterson Subdivision 1,195.36
Bethine Bonczynski Lot 1, Wichern Subdivision 10,423.54
Central NE Regional Airport Part SE ¼, Section 34-12-9 64,495.66
TOTAL All Connection Fees $1,045,868.05
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 13, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Council Session
Item I-1
#2015-282 - Consideration of Approving Amendment to the
Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area 7 located at the Southwest
Corner of the Intersection of Schimmer Road and Blaine Street
(Hatchery Holdings, LLC)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-3.
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 9, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-282
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a municipal corporation and city of the
first class, has determined it be desirable to undertake and carry out urban redevelopment
projects in areas of the City which are determined to be substandard and blighted and in need of
redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Community Development Law, Chapter 18, Article 21,
Nebraska Reissue Revised Statutes of 2007, as amended (the "Act"), prescribes the requirements
and procedures for the planning and implementation of redevelopment projects; and
WHEREAS, the City has previously declared Redevelopment Area No. 7 of the City to
be substandard and blighted and in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska (the "Authority"), has prepared a Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Section 18-2111 of
the Act, and recommended the Redevelopment Plan to the Planning Commission of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City reviewed the Redevelopment Plan
pursuant to the Act and submitted its recommendations, to the City, pursuant to Section 18-2114
of the Act; and
WHEREAS, following consideration of the recommendations of the Authority to the
Planning Commission, the recommendations of the Planning Commission to the City, and
following the public hearing with respect to the Redevelopment Plan, the City approved the Plan;
and
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the City by the Authority for approval a specific
Redevelopment Project within the Redevelopment Plan and as authorized in the Redevelopment
Plan, such project to be as follows: property acquisition, site preparation, planning activities
utilities extensions, landscaping, and fees associated with the redevelopment project. All
redevelopment activities will occur in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, the City published notices of a public hearing and mailed notices as required
pursuant to Section 18-2115 of the Act and has, on the date of the Resolution held a public
hearing on the proposal to amend the Redevelopment Plan to include the Redevelopment Project
described above.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska:
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1.The Redevelopment Plan of the City approved for Redevelopment Area No. 7 in the city
of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, including the Redevelopment Project described
above, is hereby determined to be feasible and in conformity with the general plan for the
development of the City of Grand Island as a whole and the Redevelopment Plan,
including the Redevelopment Project identified above, is in conformity with the
legislative declarations and determinations set forth in the Act; and it is hereby found and
determined that (a) the redevelopment project in the plan would not be economically
feasible without the use of tax-increment financing, (b) the redevelopment project would
not occur in the community redevelopment area without the use of tax-increment
financing, and (c) the costs and benefits of the redevelopment project, including costs and
benefits to other affected political subdivisions, the economy of the community, and the
demand for public and private services have been analyzed by the City and have been
found to be in the long-term best interest of the community impacted by the
redevelopment project. The City acknowledges receipt of notice of intent to enter into
the Redevelopment Contract in accordance with Section 18-2119 of the Act and of the
recommendations of the Authority and the Planning Commission with respect to the
Redevelopment Plan.
2.Approval of the Redevelopment Plan is hereby ratified and reaffirmed, as amended by
this Resolution, and the Authority is hereby directed to implement the Redevelopment
Plan in accordance with the Act.
3.Pursuant to Section 18-2147 of the Act, ad valorem taxes levied upon real property in the
Redevelopment Project included or authorized in the Plan which is described above shall
be divided, for a period not to exceed 15 years after the effective date the redevelopment
contract to be approved by the Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority as
follows:
a.That proportion of the ad valorem tax which is produced by levy at the rate fixed
each year by or for each public body upon the Redevelopment Project Valuation
(as defined in the Act) shall be paid into the funds of each such public body in the
same proportion as all other taxes collected by or for the bodies; and
b.That proportion of the ad valorem tax on real property in the Redevelopment
Project in excess of such amount, if any, shall be allocated to, is pledged to, and,
when collected, paid into a special fund of the Authority to pay the principal of,
the interest on, and any premiums due in connection with the bonds, loans, notes
or advances of money to, or indebtedness incurred by, whether funded, refunded,
assumed, or otherwise, such Authority for financing or refinancing, in whole or in
part, such Redevelopment Project. When such bonds, loans, notes, advances of
money, or indebtedness, including interest and premium due have been paid, the
Authority shall so notify the County Assessor and County Treasurer and all ad
valorem taxes upon real property in such Redevelopment Project shall be paid
into the funds of the respective public bodies.
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c.The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute and file with the
Treasurer and Assessor of Hall County, Nebraska, an Allocation Agreement and
Notice of Pledge of Taxes with respect to each Redevelopment Project.
4.The City hereby finds and determines that the proposed land uses and building
requirements in the Redevelopment Area are designed with the general purposes of
accomplishing, in accordance with the general plan for development of the City, a
coordinated, adjusted and harmonious development of the City and its environs which
will, in accordance with present and future needs, promote health, safety, morals, order,
convenience, prosperity; and the general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in
the process of development; including, among other things, adequate provision for traffic,
vehicular parking, the promotion of safety from fire, panic, and other dangers, adequate
provision for light and air, the promotion of a healthful and convenient distribution of
population, the provision of adequate transportation, water, sewerage, and other public
utilities, schools, parks, recreation and community facilities, and other public
requirements, the promotion of sound design and arrangement, the wise and efficient
expenditure of public funds, and the prevention of the recurrence of unsanitary or unsafe
dwelling accommodations, or conditions of blight.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 13, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Council Session
Item I-2
#2015-283 - Consideration of Approving Long Term Disability
Contract Renewal
Staff Contact: Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
Meeting:October 13, 2015
Subject:Approving Renewal of Long Term Disability Policy
Presenter(s):Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
Background
The City of Grand Island provides Long Term Disability coverage to employees as
agreed to through labor agreements or as approved in the Personnel Rules. The City has
contracted with Cigna Group Insurance since 2010 to provide this coverage. The current
rate for coverage is .18 cents per $100 of wages. The contract with Cigna will expire at
midnight on November 30, 2015.
Discussion
Cigna has provided a valuable benefit to a number of employees at the City of Grand
Island. The current loss ratio continues to trend high due to claim experience. The City’s
current loss ratio is averaging approximately 141%. Cigna has offered a two year
contract extension at the negotiated price of $0.20 cents per $100 of covered payroll.
Based on the analysis of our group’s current performance, it is recommended that the
City accept the two year extension at the new rate.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the contract with CIGNA
Group Insurance companies to provide Long Term Disability coverage.
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Sample Motion
Move to approve contract with CIGNA Group Insurance companies to provide Long
Term Disability Insurance coverage.
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“Cigna” is a registered service mark, and ,” the “Tree of Life” logo is a service mark, of Cigna Intellectual Property, Inc., licensed
for use by Cigna Corporation and its operating subsidiaries. All products and services are provided exclusively by such operating
subsidiaries and not by Cigna Corporation. Such operating subsidiaries include Connecticut General Life Insurance Company
(CGLIC), Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company (CHLIC), and HMO or service company subsidiaries of Cigna Health
Corporation and Cigna Dental Health, Inc
Alecia Patrick
Regional Account Manager
August 7, 2015
Calvin Strong
Strong Financial Resources, Inc.
RE: City of Grand Island - December 1, 2015 - Disability Renewal
Dear Calvin,
Thank you for allowing Cigna Group Insurance to provide the Disability benefits for the employees of City of Grand Island. We
appreciate the opportunity to serve you both and assist in meeting your employee benefits needs.
Based on our analysis of the group’s current performance, we have determined that there is a necessary rate increase to the Basic
LTD plan.
Below is an overview of our renewal position, effective December 1, 2015:
Plan Policy Current Rate Rate Basis Renewal Rate Rate Guarantee
Basic LTD LK 0962692 $0.18 Per $100 Covered
Payroll $0.20 24 Months
Please respond via email with your acceptance of the above rates. Thirty days prior to the above renewal date we will proceed with processing
the amendments. Remember to update your premium reporting to reflect the new rates, and begin payment at the new rates, as of the renewal
date listed above, to constitute active acceptance.
Cigna reserves the right to change premium rates if any of the following occurs:
• The policy terms change
• A division, subsidiary, eligible company, or class is added/deleted
• There is a change of more than 10% in the number of employees
We value our relationship with you and look forward to continuing this partnership.
Cigna is pleased to offer you pre-disability vocational services as standard feature along with your long-term disability policy. Pre-disability
vocational services is a voluntary service feature of Cigna's Healthy Working Life™ program of vocational services to assist insured, actively at
work employees with a serious medical condition to remain productive and at work, while also helping them manage limitations that may be
associated with their condition.
There is no cost to the policyholder for this enhancement which provides for approved stay-at-work expenses of up to $1,000 per employee per
diagnostic event. A Schedule of Services delineating the details for this offering accompanies this letter, and if you currently are not receiving
these services, here is the link to the client orientation website for this program www.cigna.com/predisability where you will also obtain all the
information, tools and forms you need to use the service and make referrals.
Should you have any questions regarding this renewal position or any other matters, please do not hesitate to call me.
Thank you,
Alecia Patrick
Regional Account Manager
Signature for Approval _______________________________________________________________________________
7400 W 110th St
Suite 400
Overland Park, KS 66210
Telephone: 913-323-2661
Email: Alecia.Patrick@Cigna.com
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RESOLUTION 2015-283
Whereas, the City provides long term disability insurance to employees as
prescribed in labor agreements and as authorized by the City of Grand Island Personnel
Rules; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island has maintained a contract with
Cigna Group Insurance since December 1, 2010 and has been offered a two year renewal
contract with a $0.02 per $100 covered payroll price increase; and
WHEREAS, the cost for Long Term Disability Insurance benefits will be
$0.20 per $100 of wages; and
WHEREAS, the proposed rate is guaranteed for a two year contract
period; and
WHEREAS, the contract will commence on December 1, 2015 and will
renew annually through November 30, 2017.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA that the Long Term
Disability Insurance contract with CIGNA Group Insurance is hereby approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 13, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 9, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Council Session
Item J-1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of September 23,
2015 through October 13, 2015
The Claims for the period of September 23, 2015 through October 13, 2015 for a total amount of
$6,420,543.54. A MOTION is in order.
Staff Contact: William Clingman
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